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Obituary for Katie Elizabeth Gilbert Austin Katie Elizabeth Gilbert Austin
Rockbridge Native Dies At Age 87

Katie Elizabeth Gilbert Austin, 87, of Vesuvius, Virginia, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her residence.

Born on April 7, 1928, in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Lee and Mamie Knick Gilbert.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Austin; daughters, Joyce Austin Rice, Elizabeth Austin White; brother, Freddie Gilbert; and two great grandchildren, Kessie and McKenzie Rice.

Surviving are her children, Doris Tomlin and Earl; Robert Austin and Brenda; Betty Stewart and Jr.; and son-in-law, Johnny Rice; seven grandchildren; John Rice and Missy; Tony Rice and Wendi; Lana Austin; Jason Tomlin and Belinda; Frankie Austin and Courtney; Jill Foster and Wes; Adam Tomlin and Deanna; 13 great grandchildren; Cadie, Devon and Elizabeth Rice; Dustin and Andrew Rice; Colton and Millie Tomlin; Kabell and Presley Austin; Sadie and Austin Foster; Jasper and Sawyer Tomlin.

She is also survived by brother, Frank Gilbert; sister, Emma Cash; and a lot of loved ones who affectionately called her "Nanny Kate".

A Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2015 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Allan Monfils officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista, VA.