Mrs. Elsie Rakes Pendleton

Elsie Rakes Pendleton, age 97, of Stuart, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Pioneer Community Hospital of Patrick County in Stuart, VA. She was born on January 6, 1919 in the Poplar Camp section of Patrick County, the daughter of the late Thomas Homer and Cassie Lena Brammer Rakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar J. Pendleton; a son, John R. Pendleton; a step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Vera Pendleton Harbour and G. Wesley Harbour; a sister, Gladys Rakes Lovell; brothers, Clyde, Alvin, Davis, George “Jink”, and Falis “Faye” Rakes; and grandparents, George and Caroline Thomas Brammer, and Dennis and Nancy Via Rakes.

Mrs. Pendleton is survived by four daughters and five sons: Elva Pendleton, Shirley P. Harris (J.E.), Larmie P. Hylton (Arnold), Judy P. Kidd (Bob), Jim, Gary, Gerald, Dan (Sherry), and Ron Pendleton, and a daughter-in-law, Jean Pendleton (John). Surviving are a brother, Glen Rakes, and four sisters, Ada R. Rakes, Frances R. Lyon, Elaine R. Adkins, and Lorene R. Guilliams (James). Survivors also include eight grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, seven step-great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, VA. The funeral will directly follow at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Moody Funeral Home with Pastor David Kamoda officiating. The family will hold a private burial at Jack’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Woolwine, VA on February 4, 2016.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers and food, memorial donations (if desired) may be made to the Smith River Rescue Squad at 9962 Woolwine Highway, Woolwine, VA 24185, or to the Jack’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Lloyd Harbour at 130 Winding Stair Road, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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