Evelyn Blaylock Baugh

Evelyn Blaylock Baugh of Stuart, VA passed away Friday, February 27, 2015.

She was born January 5, 1936 in Patrick County, VA. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah Wesley Blaylock and Frances Harris Blaylock; her husband, Charles Robert Baugh; four brothers, Fred, James, Paul and Ralph Blaylock; and one sister, Dora Alice Blaylock.

Evelyn was a graduate of Stuart High School. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Radford College and her Master's Degree from the University of Kentucky. Evelyn was a dedicated educator. She first taught at Patrick Springs Elementary School, then in Grundy, VA. Afterward, Evelyn taught elementary education for more than thirty years in Lexington, Kentucky. After she and her husband retired to Stuart, VA, Evelyn was instrumental in founding the Patrick County Adult Learning Center. She spent the next several years working there in various capacities including that of tutor and computer instructor.

Evelyn was an avid reader and enjoyed a variety of hobbies. She was an accomplished knitter, quilt maker and basket weaver. Many of her friends and family have fond memories of sharing Evelyn's homemade bread, pound cake, and fudge.

Survivors include one brother, Robert Blaylock (Carolyn) of Martinsville, VA; four sisters, Virginia Lawson of Kernersville, NC, Irene Holt of Stuart, VA, Ruth Jernigan (Sam) of Newport, RI, Nellie Knight (John) of Richmond, VA; sister-in-law, Ann Childress Blaylock of Danbury, NC; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members; and her devoted friends Ron and Maynee Meadows and James and Sally Smith of Stuart.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Aaron's Corner Cemetery. Pastor Mark Elkins and former Pastor Ted Thisse of Grace Baptist Church in Stuart, VA will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Stuart, VA 24171 or to Patrick County Alzheimer's Group LLC, PO Box 1301, Stuart, VA 24171.

Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, VA