Kathryn Diane Shifflett Watson

Kathryn Diane Shifflett Watson, 64 of Greene County passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 7, 1959 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Randolph Perry Shifflett and Lorene Morris Shifflett.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas Watson; one daughter, Victoria “Tori” Watson; one son, Dustin Watson and wife, Gillian; one sister, Cindy Lee and husband Roger and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews whom she all adored. Kathy’s family is what she took the most pride in and it was her greatest joy to spend time with them all. Kathy was also very proud to call her family’s farm “home” her entire life. Her childhood on the farm began a lifelong passion for taking care of animals and being outdoors. Kathy would often come home with a rescue dog or cat and even pulled over once in an attempt to help an injured black bear on the side of the road. Her caring nature led her to a career in nursing and she was a registered nurse at the University of Virginia Health System for over 30 years. She was a strong woman of faith and never had any fear of the afterlife because she knew she would be with Jesus. She loved music, especially country and gospel music, as she grew up singing in church at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren. She was also known to blast Michael Jackson and dance with the vacuum cleaner as she was cleaning the house. Kathy's true passion was being a mother, and she was really the best anyone could ask for. Kathy will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Kathy’s family ask that she be remembered for the joy she brought others in life not the sadness of her passing.

A memorial service will be held on Friday November 22nd at 11am at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, your local animal shelter or American Farmland Trust in Kathy’s name.