Obituaries

Kathy Lea Gauldin, 73, born April 18, 1952, passed away at Sovah Health in Martinsville on June 19, 2025.

The daughter of Robert and Thelma Lewis, she is survived by spouse Glenn Gauldin and children Chris Owens (and spouse Holly Owens), Jeni Owens (and spouse Don Williams), Joey Owens and Gina Owens, as well as grandchildren Kade Berent, Lilliana Lawson and Meina Owens.

Over the course of her life, she worked with mental health patients but was most proud of her time as a hospice nurse. During this time, she collected stories of patients who had near-death experiences. She wrote a book that she gave away freely to many of her patients and family titled ‘Standing Where Angels Stood’, which her children will seek to publish.

She enjoyed painting and after meeting a man that could not read, she created a painting depicting the path to salvation which missionaries would later send thousands of prints to several countries.

She was the best of us, the most loving mother and grandmother one could imagine, and has left a hole in many hearts.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations in her name to the SPCA to honor her lifetime love of animals and helping animals in need.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.