August 13, 2015 Velva Madge Baker, 100, of Blackwater, VA, departed this life at 9:00 a.m., August 13, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Rogersville, TN following a brief illness.
Mrs. Baker, a longtime faithful member of Sarepta Baptist Church, was preceded in death by her husbands, Simpson Baker and Bascom Baker; her parents, James and Ettie Eldridge; and three brothers, Guy Eldridge, Bowman Eldridge and Ralph Eldridge.
Surviving are one daughter, Ruth Anderson and husband Allen of Rogersville, TN; one grandson, Mark Anderson and wife Pawny of Sevierville, TN; one great-granddaughter Hannah Sophia Anderson of Sevierville, TN; one sister, Grace Russell of Blackwater, VA and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Robinette Funeral Home in Blackwater, VA. Funeral services will follow with Pastor Glen Hurd officiating. Music will be provided by the Gospel Four. Graveside services will be held Sunday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the Baker Cemetery in Blackwater, VA. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. for procession. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
August 13, 2015 Velva Madge Baker, 100, of Blackwater, VA, departed this life at 9:00 a.m., August 13, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Rogersville, TN following a brief illness.
Mrs. Baker, a longtime faithful member of Sarepta Baptist Church, was preceded in death by her husbands, Simpson Baker and Bascom Baker; her parents, James and Ettie Eldridge; and three brothers, Guy Eldridge, Bowman Eldridge and Ralph Eldridge.
Surviving are one daughter, Ruth Anderson and husband Allen of Rogersville, TN; one grandson, Mark Anderson and wife Pawny of Sevierville, TN; one great-granddaughter Hannah Sophia Anderson of Sevierville, TN; one sister, Grace Russell of Blackwater, VA and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Robinette Funeral Home in Blackwater, VA. Funeral services will follow with Pastor Glen Hurd officiating. Music will be provided by the Gospel Four. Graveside services will be held Sunday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the Baker Cemetery in Blackwater, VA. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. for procession. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
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