Obituaries

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Louise Gravely 97, of Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior at Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born in Henry County, VA, the daughter of the late Robert Eggleston, and Fannie Gravely Eggleston.

In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Gravely; three sisters, Dossie E. Peters, Daisy E. Gravely, and Mae E. Walker, and two brothers, Henry L. Eggleston, and Richard Eggleston.

Louise was a faithful member of Rock Hill Primitive Baptist Church where she served as the Church Clerk. She retired from Tultex Apparel company as a supervisor after many years of service. She also was the community seamstress helping all she could.

Louise leaves to cherish her memory one son, Clay A. Gravely (Constance) of Martinsville, VA; one granddaughter, Jessica G. Baxter (Kareem) of Charlotte, NC; one great-granddaughter, Zara Baxter of Charlotte, NC; extended family member/grandson, Dante' Dones of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at Rock Hill Primitive Baptist Church, 148 Stockton Rd., Martinsville, VA with Elder Percy Stockton, Eulogist. The burial will follow at the Gravely Family Cemetery, Daisy Ln., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Clay & Constance Gravely, 39 Daisy Ln., Martinsville.

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