Catherine Booth Wilson - Cremation Society of Virginia

Catherine Booth Wilson

November 14, 1959 - September 12, 2022

Catherine Booth Wilson, known to her family and friends as Kate, passed away September 12, 2022 at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia at the age of 62. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Wilson, son Daniel Davis and his fiancée Jessica Buchanan of Norfolk, a step-son Steve Wilson and wife Valerie of Chesapeake; step-daughters Amy Coleman and husband Billy of Stanardsville and Wendy Kennedy and husband Todd of Hudson, Florida; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a sister Phyllis and husband Jack Carter of Texas, and two brothers and their wives: Richard and Jane Booth, and Gates and Diane Booth of Arkansas and a host of nieces and nephews.

Born November 14, 1959 to the late Richard and Mollie Jane Booth, she was raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 1982, she graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Music Education. Kate moved to Virginia Beach in 1984 with her family and made some of the best friends a person could ever know and love. Her Christian faith and love of music were a perfect combination for happiness in her life. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach and was active in its Music program and the United Methodist Women. Kate was employed by AAA of Tidewater as the Public Affairs and Community Educator for over 28 years. For many years she was the Director of Music at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach and, more recently, served as the Director of Music at Calvin Presbyterian in Norfolk. During her life she was actively involved with several community organizations including: Kempsville High and Middle Schools Band Parents Associations, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Drive Safe, Safety City Board of Directors. the Virginia Symphony Chorus, and was an advocate of child passenger safety.

A celebration of life service will be held on October 8, 2022 at 1:30 pm in the sanctuary of Community United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. Memorial gifts may be made to the music departments of Community United Methodist Church, Calvin Presbyterian Church, or any other local community music organization. Arrangements were made by the Cremation Society of Virginia. Please leave words of condolences or a fond memory of Kate by visiting at www.vacremationsociety.com.

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Celebrating the life of Kate and mourning her passing with our family. We never would have felt ready to say good-bye to someone as special as Kate, but this timing feels especially tough. Wishing our family comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead. May she rest in eternal peace.

I worked with Catherine over the years through AAA with their car seat program. She was dedicated to helping others and will be missed. My deepest condolences to her family, friends, and co workers. RIP.

I only learned today of Kate's passing. She was a great help to me at AAA Tidewater and I will miss her dearly. I will also miss talking to her about her love for the church choir. Rest in Peace, Dear one

I've had the pleasure of working with Kate for 15 years since I started with VA GrandDriver and CarFit. She has shown me great kindness and mentorship during all the events we attended together. Always willing to lend a hand. She will be missed.

My deepest condolences to Rich, Daniel and the rest of your family. I had the pleasure of working with Kate for 7 years at AAA. She was an amazing advocate for traffic safety and made a huge impact in the lives of those she touched. Whether she was helping an expectant mother install a child seat, teaching mature drivers how to stay safer on the roadways or helping elementary children be safer pedestrians, she approached each interaction with enthusiasm and a smile. She will be missed.

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To the Wilson Family, My heartfelt condolences as you journey through this time of loss. Kate had a gentle and easy spirit about her and was eager to converse with anyone she met. Her presence will be missed. May you find comfort in knowing that she was well regarded in the Public Affairs Community and at AAA Tidewater.

So many thoughts tumble through my mind when I think of Kate. she was our loyal choir director at Calvin Presbyterian for over 15 years. Even though she was not "technically" a member of Calvin Pres, she was a member in the most important way, as a sister in Christ, and lover of our Lord and Savior. Her choices of music for her small, volunteer, non-paid, non-professional choir were thoughtfully and carefully chosen to suit our voices - she made us sound GREAT! I can picture her now singing in worship and praise. Oh Kate you are so missed.

My deepest sympathy to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Kate for 20+ years, she was always very friendly and polite, we shared many stories. She will be missed

I had the privilege of working with Kate in the Public Affairs department at AAA. She was always a joy to talk to and work alongside. The department and the company offer our condolences during this time of grief.

So sorry to hear about the passing of Kate. I worked with her for 17 years in Tidewater and she was well-respected and liked by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Please accept my sincerest condolences on this very sad loss. Kate was a good and loyal employee here at AAA for over 30 years and will be missed tremendously by all here. Her work in the community to promote safety for our youngest to our oldest citizens has undoubtedly saved countless lives. Kate was a sweet soul. To Rich, Daniel, and the extended family, please know that we will keep you close in our hearts in the coming days as you mourn the loss of one so very dear.

I am so sorry to hear that Kate passed away. She was a beautiful person and will be missed by everyone whose life she touched.

To the family of Kate, I spent many years volunteering at Drive Safe Hampton Roads with her. I loved the stories she would share with me about her grandchildren. She gave so much of her time helping others. Drive Safe will not be the same. She will be missed.

Rich, Daniel and the whole family, we are all so sad to hear this news, and Kate will be missed by everyone that loves her. Your feeling of loss is so profound and we grieve with you as you begin this most difficult journey. Have faith as Kate did. Mary Ann Rayment

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.