Kathryn Chaffin Lawson

Kathryn “Kitty” Chaffin Lawson of South Boston, VA passed away February 19, 2018.  She was born in Halifax County on February 14, 1937 and was 81 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Archer Wyatt Chaffin and the late Martha Kathryn (Kate)  Clark Chaffin. She was married to the late Joseph Stebbins Lawson, Jr.   She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.     Kathryn “Kitty” Lawson is survived by: One DaughterKathryn Lawson Wills and fiancé Steve of Washington, D.C. One SonJoseph Stebbins Lawson, III and wife Melissa of High Point, NC Four GrandchildrenSterling Wills, Madlyn Wills, Stebbins Lawson, and Harry Lawson Two SistersJoanna Hughes (Bob) of South BostonPat Hay (Ted) of South Boston      Funeral services will be held Friday, February 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Frist Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Russell Lee officiating. Burial to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.   The family will receive friends Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and the other times at her home of 2504 Halifax Road, South Boston, VA.   In lieu of flowers please consider Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558; Sentara Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA, or Halifax County YMCA, 650 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, VA 24558   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, Powell Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.