Catherine Torrence Robertson, 81, of Spout Spring, died Monday, June 02, 2008 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Shearer Bondurant Robertson.
Born in Appomattox Country, June 12, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Henry Augustus (Gus) Torrence and Bessie Mitchell Torrence. Catherine was a member of Old Concord Presbyterian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post #104.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra R. and Mickey Martin of Spout Spring; a sister and brother-in-law, Helen Faye and Abbitt Coleman of Appomattox; two granddaughters and their husbands, Julie and Kurt Burge of Spout Spring and Roxanne and Dan Merkal of Lynchburg; four great grandsons, Dustin and Michael Burge and Aaron and Eric Merkal; a nephew, Keith Coleman and wife, Faye; two nieces, Nelwyn Morris and husband, Arthur and Ann Barton Ellett and husband, Jim Grigg; and a dear friend who was like a son, Marshall Cordell.
Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Old Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery by the Rev. John Muth, the Rev. Victor Nas, and the Rev. Sammy Gunter.
The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. and other times at her residence.
The family request that those wishing to make memorials consider supporting two of Catherine's family members on mission trips they are preparing to take. Bible Baptist Church, Mexico Mission Trip, Michael Burge, PO Box 2014, Appomattox, VA 24522 or Spout Spring Baptist Church, Thailand Mission Trip, Roxanne Merkal, 5065 Salem Rd., Spout Spring, VA 24593.