Edna Rose Rakes

September 15, 1931 - January 22, 2019

Edna Rose Rakes, age 87, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Alice Ratliff Rose; husband, Troy Rakes; daughter, Ginger Denise Fisher; sister, Donna Heaton; and brothers, James Rose, Ray Rose and Shirley Rose. Edna was a native of Dickenson County, VA. She moved to TN in 1987. She was a member of River of Life Freewill Baptist Church in Johnson City TN, the Ladies Auxiliary, and Piney Flats Ruritan. Edna enjoyed babysitting and had a love for all children. She is survived by her son, Jeffery Dennis Rakes and wife Marie; grandson, James Rakes; sisters, Sharon Rose and Norma Spicer; brother, Drannin Rose; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Donnie Humphrey officiating. The committal and interment service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Temple Hill Cemetery in Castlewood, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to River of Life Freewill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 336; Piney Flats, TN 37686. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Rakes and her family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.