Mrs. Ada Doris Rakes

Mrs. Ada Doris Rakes, age 89 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home. She was born in Patrick County on October 23, 1926 to the late Homer and Lena Brammer Rakes. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rakes was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Rakes; a grandson, Paul Davis Rakes; two sisters, Gladys Rakes and Elsie Pendleton; and five brothers, Clyde, Alvin, Davis, George “Jink” and Falis “Faye” Rakes. She attended Union Primitive Baptist Church and had retired from Bassett Furniture.

Mrs. Rakes is survived by one daughter, Nelda Gail Rakes of Stuart; one son, Clayton Davis Rakes and wife Era of Henry; one granddaughter. Linda Naff and husband, Jeff; one step-grandson, Kenneth Hubbard and wife, Jo; two great-grandchildren, Caleb Naff and Heather Naff; two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Lyon of Woolwine, Elaine Adkins of Akron, Ohio, and Lorene Guilliams of Rocky Mount; and one brother, Glen Rakes of Bassett.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Mark Terry officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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