Pastor Kathy Gunter Seay, age 63, resident of Mockingbird Lane in Bent Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5 ^th , 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Thomas William and Mamie Burks Gunter; and her nephew, Steve Branch.

She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Charles Seay and his two daughters; Karen Moore and husband, Joey Moore, and Allison Seay; her sister, Aline Branch; her brother, Richard Gunter; and her niece, Robin Branch and her husband, Jeff Elder; as well as numerous other loved ones.

Huge thank you to Kathy's cousin, Lisa Gunter, who cared for and stayed with her every day. We'd also like to thank the amazing team from Hospice of Virginia.

Kathy pastored the House of Prayer and Revival Center in Gladstone, Va. She taught on the love of God and the importance of living by the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control). She was not just a hearer of the Word, but she was a doer. Kathy walked out the Word of God in everything she did, even on her sick bed. You could reach out to encourage her and walk away being encouraged. She truly was the salt of the earth - light in the darkness, just as we're called to be. Kathy would often say her future's so bright, she's gotta wear shades. The love of God poured out of her in a supernatural way- brightening up and shifting every room she walked in.

Kathy's ministry centered around the love of God and the importance of dying to self. She had a powerful testimony that spoke of His grace, mercy, love, and power. Kathy's motto, that stemmed from her testimony, was "partial surrender, partial victory; total surrender, total victory." Kathy has devoted over two decades of her life serving the Lord and has walked in total surrender during that time. Now she is walking in total victory with the King of Glory.

She was a beautiful example of living Christ-like and she's touched so many people's lives. Kathy will be greatly missed, but the difference she's made during her time here will live on.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Robinson Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Bill Terry.  Burial will follow in the Branch Family Cemetery.