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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Barbara Jones Blake
Barbara Jones
Blake
Jun 11, 1935 — Sep 26, 2018
Barbara Jones Blake's Obituary
Barbara J. Blake, age 83, went into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ on September 26, 2018 at her residence. Barbara was born on June 11, 1935 in Bedford County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Frances Jones; her husband of over 50 years, James L. Blake; her newborn son; three brothers, James, Luther and Ernest; three sisters, Nancy, Sarah and Lula.
Barbara was a graduate of Bedford Training School. After-which she married James and his military enlistment enabled them to travel extensively throughout the world.
Barbara was a devoted Christian of the Western Light Baptist Church. Sis. Barbara served numerous years as a deaconess of the church, member of the Pastor's Aide Club, member of the Senior Choir, the Gospel Chorus and the Cemetery Committee.
In addition, Sis. Blake's recitations, acting abilities, her delicious cooking and baking will all be missed by her family and church family. Barbara better known as "Aunt Barb" was also a mother figure to many.
She was employed for many years by the Bedford Fire and Life Saving Crew.
She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, Henry (Vivian) Jones; brother-in-law, Clarence (Debra) Blake; sister-in-law, Dorothy Jones; all of Bedford, VA; godson, Jason Lowry of Annapolis, MD; chosen son, Mark Wright of Madison Heights, VA; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Barbara received loving care from three nieces, LyVern, Rita and Sharlene; one nephew, Wayne and a special cousin/caregiver, Ruby Carson.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Western Light Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.
Barbara was a graduate of Bedford Training School. After-which she married James and his military enlistment enabled them to travel extensively throughout the world.
Barbara was a devoted Christian of the Western Light Baptist Church. Sis. Barbara served numerous years as a deaconess of the church, member of the Pastor's Aide Club, member of the Senior Choir, the Gospel Chorus and the Cemetery Committee.
In addition, Sis. Blake's recitations, acting abilities, her delicious cooking and baking will all be missed by her family and church family. Barbara better known as "Aunt Barb" was also a mother figure to many.
She was employed for many years by the Bedford Fire and Life Saving Crew.
She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, Henry (Vivian) Jones; brother-in-law, Clarence (Debra) Blake; sister-in-law, Dorothy Jones; all of Bedford, VA; godson, Jason Lowry of Annapolis, MD; chosen son, Mark Wright of Madison Heights, VA; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Barbara received loving care from three nieces, LyVern, Rita and Sharlene; one nephew, Wayne and a special cousin/caregiver, Ruby Carson.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Western Light Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services for Barbara Jones Blake
Funeral
September
30
Sunday
Western Light Baptist Church
Starts at 2:00 pm
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