Katherine Conner

Katherine Marie Pool Conner passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was born in Brookneal, Virginia on December 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Audrey Caroline King and John Burroughs Pool, Sr. She was married to the late Emery Watts Conner. Katherine was known for her prayer closet ministry, praying for innumerous people and sharing God’s word with all that she met until the last few days of her life. She taught Sunday school for many years and worked with the children’s choir. She was an active member of Grace Baptist Church until she moved to Danville where she became involved in the Roman Eagle church services. She was an excellent cook, who loved to cook for her family and friends. Above all, she loved the Lord and her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by 15 siblings and her grandson, Lee Fuquay. She is survived by a sister, Pat Burnham; her children, Wayne Conner (Cathy), Grey Conner (Diane), Joyce Fuquay (David), Mitch Conner (Sandra); 8 grandchildren, James Conner (Angie), Kim Haymore (Ron), Stephanie Jackson (Jay), Ashley Branch (Travis), Thomas Fuquay, Holley Conner, Kristen Fuquay, and Matthew Conner; 8 great-grandchildren, Brooke (Ernest), Blake, Ashton, Kaitlyn, Aiden, Abby, Ellie, and Nate; 1 great-great-grandson, Kayson; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Doug Barber and Reverend Daniel Whitt officiating. Burial will be at 4:00 PM in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston with Reverend Travis Branch and Mitchell Conner officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of Roman Eagle for their exceptional love and care during her illness. Memorials may be made to God’s Storehouse, 750 Memorial Drive, Danville, VA 24541.