Kathryn Bass

Kathryn “Kitty” Cox Bass, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence.She was born in Pittsylvania County, Va. on August 25, 1924 a daughter of the late James Cox and Bessie Abbott Cox. Kitty was a graduate of Spring Garden High School and attended business school in Lynchburg, Va.She lived most all her life in Danville and was a member of Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was employed with Belk-Leggett Department Store and later with Wilmarth and Shanks Surveyors until her retirement. Kitty was predeceased by her first husband, Edward “Ed” Gosney, her second husband, Willie S. Bass and a number of brothers and sisters. She is survived by a sister, Alyce Gillie of Virginia Beach, Va. and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 11th at 3 p.m. in Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Paul Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.