Judy Rakes Hale

Judy Rakes Hale, 65, of Ferrum, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2018 at Piedmont Community Center where she was employed as a devoted care giver.  She was born on August 29, 1952, in Patrick County, VA, to the late Walter “Goode” Rakes and the late Laura Lee Rakes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Gaye Worley, Marilyn Lynn Rakes, and Altrude Shively; two brothers, Oscar Rakes and Randolph Rakes; and one grandson, Corey Byrd. Judy is survived by Ralph, her beloved husband of the home; her daughter, Sandi Feather and husband Rob; and her three sons, Mark Nichols, Dwayne Hale, and Nathan Hale. Surviving grandchildren are grandsons, Caleb Feather (Priscilla) and Hunter Nichols; granddaughters, Ashley Philpott (Jeff) and Hayley Feather; one great-grandson, Mason Philpott; and two great-granddaughters, Alexis “Lexi” Dalton and Cora Feather. She also leaves behind sisters, Mildred DeHart, Edna Duncan, and Rena Lou Stone (Benford “B. D.”); as well as brothers, Orben Rakes, Hubert Rakes (Carol), Richard Rakes, Cleo Rakes, and Lemuel “Lane” Rakes; and many cherished friends. Judy’s family was her pride and joy. She was an outstanding cook and loved preparing meals for her family and friends. Judy was a dedicated member of Endicott Assembly Church of God where she loved teaching adult Sunday school. Funeral services will be conducted from Endicott Assembly of God 11 a.m. Monday with Pastor Calvin Hickson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rakes Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Endicott Assembly Church of God Building Fund, 1096 Runnett Bag Rd, Ferrum, VA 24088 or a charity of your choice. Her family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.