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Mary Kathryne Booker ROUTT

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2009.

ROUTT, Mary Kathryne Booker, 85, of Chase City, died Thursday, October 29, 2009 in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Routt; and son, Thomas Routt. She is survived by her son, John Routt Jr. and wife, Susan, of Bedford; six grandchildren, Katheryne Routt, Jacob Routt, Steven Routt, Tracy Sadler, Ryan Williams and Ellie Rose; and four great-grandchildren, Dylan Routt, Heydn Routt, Nicholas Cherry and Alleigh Sadler; one special niece, Rita Oakes; and two special nephews, Bill Booker and George Booker. Mrs. Routt was born in Prospect, Va., January 15, 1924 to the late William Addison and Mary Addleman Booker. She retired as a bookkeeper both at Citizen's Bank of Farmville and at O'Brien Drug Store in Chase City, where she continued to serve as manager after it became CVS. Kathryne's life demonstrated that God, church, family and community were her priorities and she cherished her warm and inviting home. She was an avid reader and a passionate collector of all things old and unique. Making her home in Chase City for over 40 years, she developed deep lifelong friendships and served the community selflessly. In 2007 she was selected as Chase City's Citizen of the Year. She volunteered for over 30 years with the Salvation Army, serving as treasurer of the Local Service Unit and as a bell ringer. She also volunteered with the Special Olympics and was the treasurer of the Food Pantry. She especially loved Chase City Presbyterian Church where she served as treasurer, historian and Elder. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Chase City Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Crewe Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes or to the Salvation Army. Newcomb-Allgood Funeral Home of Chase City is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 10, 2009

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marie isler-smith

November 10, 2009

To the Routt's Family
I was sorry to hear the death of your loved one. My sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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Amanda Routt

November 1, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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