Catherine "Kitty" Marks Austin

August 21, 1946 - June 06, 2026

Catherine “Kitty” Marks Austin, 79, of Check, Passed away peacefully on Saturday June 6, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harold Austin; parents, Thomas and Wertie Marks; brother, Dorn Marks; beloved granddaughter Kassidy Foster. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy (Paul) Howell, Tammy (Danny) Foster, three very special granddaughters Courtney (James) Bohnke, Sarah Howell, Nichole Howell; great grandchild, Colton Bohnke; nephew, Chad Marks.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at 11AM at Gardner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday June 9, 2026, at Gardner Funeral Home from 6PM-8PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Check Rescue Squad. 

So sorry to hear of Kitty's passing. She was in school at Floyd County High with me. A very sweet, friendly girl - Thoughts and prayers are with the family Patty B. Weeks

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I meant Kitty through her husband that I worked with him at Wolverine. She is very sweet woman. Debbie Main 🙏🙏🙏🙏

We both graduated high school with Kitty in 1963. Ina worked with her at Imperial Reading in Christiansburg. She was a sweet lady & hard worker. Sympathy to family.

So sorry for your loss

Kitty is going to be miss.She was great person and l will never forget her way she helped people had a heart of gold, the sweetest lady.

So very sorry to hear about Kitty's death. She was a great help & supporter when I was her pastor from 1990-1994. She worked with us to supply plants for the parsonage garden among many other things.

My dear cousin Kitty, I know you're going to be missed. You, Donnie (Colombo) and I were all born to three sisters in 1946. I was the youngest. We got to know each other at a very early age but my earliest memories of you were watching American Bandstand and just having a great time on vacation with you, Dorn and company at the farm. My thoughts are with your kids and grandkids in this difficult time. Love, Barry

Thoughts and Prayers Judy and Family

It is with a heavy heart that I write this. I cared deeply for Kitty and Harold. Her brother Dorn was an extremely positive influence in my life. Kitty's parents were two of the greatest people I have ever known. I wish Cathy and Tammy and their families to know that they are not alone in their sadness. With much love, Dean

I'm truly saddened to learn of Kitty's passing. She and I have been FB friends for a number of years. My sister, Nancy, was a FCHS '63 classmate. Many prayers for her family and friends.

Dear Tammy and family, We entrust your sweet mother to the care of Jesus and pray you receive the grace of the the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.

Cathy and Tammy, I am so saddened by this news. Kitty was such a sweetheart and i always enjoyed playing Words With Friends online with her over the years and connecting with her when we would visit Virginia. I'll always remember her infectuous laugh and her joyful outlook. She and your Dad were such good friends of ours as were their parents. I remember all of you coming to the store over the years and being such a great part of our community and church.