Lavina K. Garton, at the age of 89 passed away on March 19, 2024 to be with the Lord. She was married to John A. Garton, who was the proprietor of Johnny's Body shop in Dillwyn. She was a violinist for Carnegie Hall in New York City during her young years. She was also a 17 year cancer survivor. She moved to Ocala, Florida to be near her daughter Mary K. Rider in 2005. She will be missed by many.