Catherine Ann Poindexter

Catherine Ann Poindexter October 17, 1950 - April 13, 2023 Catherine passed away at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, VA, after a year and a half battle with lung cancer on Thursday, April 13th, 2023. She peacefully passed surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born on October 17, 1950, to her parents Robert and Alma Balderson in Washington, D.C. After graduating in 1968 from James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, Catherine attended Nursing School at the Clinch Valley Clinic Hospital in Southwestern Virginia. Upon graduation from Clinch Valley Clinic in 1969, she became a nurse at Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA. On May 17, 1974, she married Walter “Tom” Poindexter, after dating for a year. They went on to have 2 children who both share the same August birthday, exactly 3 years apart, Kevin and Kelly, both born in Fairfax, Virginia. Cathy, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, unconditionally and unselfishly loved her children and supported them all her life through the many highs and occasional difficulties of their lives. She also made it her mission to care for the sick and injured through her work as a staff nurse, Pediatric nurse, family practice nurse, home health nurse and went on to spend the last 20 years of her working career as a Nurse Paralegal helping to defend doctors accused of medical malpractice until she retired in 2018. Throughout the 1980’s-1990’s, Cathy was a frequent volunteer for the Buckhall Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, as well as the Buckhall United Method Church. In 1997, her son Kevin, convinced her to come work with him part-time at the Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge (now Jiffy Lube Live) as an usher. Cathy’s love of music and her amazing co-workers kept her coming back to work at the venue every concert season for almost the next two decades. Cathy eventually became the usher supervisor in charge of the VIP Box seats, as well as the VIP club at the venue, making countless friends from her patrons and coworkers along the way. In her free time, Cathy enjoyed reading, going to the beach, cheering on her beloved Washington Redskins, eating great food, listening to live music and spending time with her friends, family, and especially enjoyed quality time with her grandchildren Xavier, Maddox, Brayden, and her favorite (and only) granddaughter Keeley, all of whom she proudly doted over and spoiled every chance she got. To say that her family and friends will miss her tremendously is an understatement. Between the many patients she cared for, fellow nurses, doctors, attorneys, and event staff that she worked with, Cathy was a well-respected and cherished colleague as well as loyal and faithful friend to many people. It was said Cathy was selfless to a fault, often neglecting the needs of herself for the needs and well-being of her many friends and family. She is survived by her spouse of almost 49 years, Tom Poindexter, son Kevin (Ashley) Poindexter, daughter Kelly (Kevin) Ray, younger brother Pat Balderson, and her grandchildren, Xavier and Maddox Ray, and Brayden and Keeley Poindexter; as well as extended family members Marilyn Balderson, Jessica Brown, Elizabeth (Adam) Buettner and her best friend of 50 years, Cathy (Don) Peters. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Balderson, mother Alma Hopper, Stepfather Byron Hopper, and younger brother Robert “Bob” Balderson. Cathy wished to be remembered and acknowledged as a hardworking, loving mother, sister, grandmother, loyal and unselfish friend and respected colleague. The family will receive friends and extended family on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110) between 1:00pm-2:00pm followed by a Celebration of Life service beginning at 2:00pm.