Virginia Lawson Obituary

As Her testimony, "It is well with my soul."

BIG STONE GAP, VA - Virginia Galloway Lawson, age 99, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Virginia was a lifelong servant of the Lord, where she taught Sunday school and played piano. Virginia also volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a member of the Kingsport Community Church. Virginia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She worked many years in Bookkeeping, serving her brother in his dairy, then joining Holding Funeral Home in 1972 until her retirement. She was thought of very highly by her colleagues. Her dedication and organization kept Ben and Blake and the rest of Holding Funeral Home running smoothly. A first-class lady who will be deeply missed by her family, co-workers, and friends.

Virginia was born in Wise County, the daughter of the late Rev. W. B. Galloway and Julie Elizabeth Roach Galloway; she was one of four children.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gurstell H. Lawson, daughter, Ann Lawson Glenn, and her brothers, Graham Galloway, John Galloway, and Jim Galloway.

Those left to cherish her memories are Janice Lawson Welker and husband Monte of Maryville, TN; one granddaughter, Shannon Glenn Bishop and husband Steve of Kingsport, TN; one great-grandson, Hunter Bishop and wife Ashley, of Raleigh N.C; one great-granddaughter, Madison Bishop of Kingsport, TN; beloved son-in-law Tommy Glenn, of Kingsport, TN; three nephews and four nieces.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Kingsport Community Church from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. for a Memorial Service to honor Virginia's life. The service will be officiated by Steven Collins and Mark Stayton.

The family will also receive friends on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for the visitation.

The funeral service will be conducted following in the funeral home's chapel. Special music will be provided by Leonce Hall IV.

The committal service will be held following in Glencoe Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Peace, John William Peace, Scott Williams, Steve Bishop, Hunter Bishop, and Tommy Glenn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Kingsport Community Church (2316 Memorial Blvd. Kingsport, TN. 37664) or Free Will Baptist Family Ministries (90 Stanley Lane, Greeneville, TN. 37743)

An online registry is available for the family at www.holdingfuneralhome.com

Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Virginia Galloway Lawson.