SOWERS, Gertrude Baker, 86, of Christiansburg, born September 20, 1922, went to be with the Lord, in her home, on Monday, February 16, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Sowers; her paternal parents, Raynard and Roxie Baker; her brother, George Kelsey Baker; a grandson, Christopher Lee McFalls; a great grandson, Evan Tucker McFalls; a great granddaughter, Angel Dawn McFalls.
She is survived by her sister, Dorothy B. Young with husband Erbie Young; her brother, Billy Baker, both of Den Hill; her children, Shirley Sowers Woolwine, Sylvia Sowers, Danny Day Sowers with wife Teresa W. Sowers, Jo Ann Sowers Lytton with husband Larry R. Lytton, all of Christiansburg; Dennis Dale Sowers with wife Cathy M. Sowers, of Floyd; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
The family would like to especially thank Doris Miles, Debra Kittinger, the nurses at Montgomery Regional Hospital, and the Christiansburg Rescue Squad for all their support. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068.
The family will receive visitors from 5 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at The Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11 a.m. in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with with Rev. Burrell Baker and Rev. Ed Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.