Obituaries

Hilma "Nickie" Cronk, 91, of Rocky Mount, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2023, peacefully at Franklin Health & Rehab in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was born on August 3, 1931, to the late George W. Reed and Julia Reed in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Allen Cronk; son Larry (Mona Mabery) Cronk, brothers George Reed, Randolph Reed, Ed Reed, Carl Lester, DeWy Reed, and Donnie Reed; and sisters Verna May Scrogins, Helen Arnold, Hazel Trent, LaVon Noell, and RuthGale Lynch.

Hilma is survived by her son, Richard (Linda) Cronk; six grandchildren, William, Theresa, Julia, Reggie, Danny, and Hollie, one great-grandchild, Bella, one brother, Wayne Reed; one sister, Carolyn Cartwright; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to mention and thank the nurses and staff of Franklin Health and Rehab in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke, Virginia, with Pastors Bryan Ratliff & Bobby Andrews officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Clearbrook Baptist Church at 5219 Singing Hills Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Cronk family.