Obituaries

Carolyn Slate Mason, 89, of Brookneal passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Marvin Mason. Mrs. Mason was born in Campbell County, February 22, 1933 daughter of the late William Vest Slate and Mabel Holt Slate. She was a life-long member of Falling River Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, John C. Mason (Nancy) of Brookneal; two daughters, Nancy M. Enoch (Al) of Norfolk, Lisa M. Witteman (Mark) of Crozet; five grandchildren, William Denton (Debbie) of Raleigh, N.C., Sheri Guthrie (David), Matthew Mason (Elizabeth), Benjamin Mason (Megan), Dana Elder (Matt) all of Brookneal; seven great-grandchildren, Olivia Denton, Brayden Mason, Ryan Mason, Colin Elder, Liza Jane Elder, Michael Mason and Caitlin Palmer; one brother, William Henry Slate (Lurlee) of Naruna; other nieces and nephews, life-long friend, Mary Tucker; special extended family, Bobby, Mandy and Mason Pugh, Nita Pillow; special caregiver, Gloria Ward. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marion and Marvin Berkley. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Falling River Baptist Church by the Rev. Brian Hart with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Falling River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.