Obituaries

Mary E. Stredrick, 86, of Bassett, VA, died on October 1, 2023, in Bassett, VA. She was born on May 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Lawyer T. and Pencie V. Wimbush, both of Henry County, VA

She was a resident of Bassett, VA for many years. Also, proceeding her in death were her husband Robert L. Stredrick, brothers Jessie (Lucy) Wimbush, and Early Wimbush, sister Lily Wimbush, Brother-in-law, James E. Manns, and Sister-in-law, Patricia A. Wimbush. Surviving are: son, Robert (Denise) Stredrick, daughter Bonita G. Stredrick. She also leaves to cherish two grandchildren, Tyler and Connor Stredrick, and two Godchildren Rene’e Gilbert and Kendra White. Two brothers, Matthew and George (Dinah) Wimbush, three sisters, Mildred Manns, and Nancy Wimbush, all of Bassett, VA, Shirley (George) Clemons of Salem, VA, one sister-in-law, Galvesta Wimbush of Bassett, VA. She has several nieces and nephews.

She was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church in Bassett, VA. She was also a member of the Usher Board, Missionary Circle, and Audit Committee. She retired with over 20 years of service from Bassett Walker Inc. / Vf Knitwear and over 5 years with Henry County Public Schools. She was also an avid bowler.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 30 Riverside Hwy, Bassett, VA followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Carver Memorial Gardens.