Kathy O. Pressing

Kathy O. Pressing Kathy O. Pressing, 50, of Wytheville died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Ridenhour and Vicar Jason Northridge officiating. She was born Jan. 20, 1959, in Marion. She graduated from Marion High School in 1977 and Emory & Henry College in 981. She received her master's degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She was an avid horsewoman who rode the trails through the local mountains. She was a licensed social worker who worked for children, mentally and physically challenged persons and the elderly over her 26-year career. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby O'Neal; and a brother, Steven V. O'Neal. Survivors include her husband, Andrew R. Pressing of Wytheville; and her father and stepmother, A.V. and Barbara O'Neal of Marion. The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Wytheville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Copper Crest Riding Therapy Program, c/o Pam Umberger, 987 Rose Hill Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382; agencies for the care of animals; or agencies for child care. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.