Rakes, Sally St. Clair
Sally St. Clair Rakes went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born April 29, 1946 in Montgomery County and was a graduate of Christiansburg High School.
She is preceded in death by her Father Oscar (Ott) St. Clair, Mother, Myrtle St. Clair (Hylton), Sister Doris Jean St. Clair and Brother-in-laws Bill Wright and H.C. Rakes.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Danny Bruce Rakes; their two sons, Daniel Rakes and Joe Rakes (Daphne); sisters, Neda Rook (Aubry), Ruby Wright, Nancy Buckland (Donnie); brothers, Roger St. Clair (Carol), and Raymond St. Clair (Helen); brother and sister-in-laws, Ron and Kitty Rakes, Eden Rakes; grandchildren, Raymond (Amanda), Danielle, Erika, Dustin, and Natalie; special uncle, Joe Sowers; and many cousins; many nieces and nephews; special niece, Doris Dickerson; special nephew, Butch Wright. The family would like to thank special friend, Lita King.
Sally was a member and treasurer of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, leading Christmas shoe boxes, Thanksgiving boxes, Vacation Bible School and more. She was a wonderful homemaker, caring for her two sons and playing an active role in all their extracurriculars as they grew up, including pack leader of Cub Scout Pack #277, and ran concessions at the school. She then took on the role of grandmother and loved her grandchildren more than life itself. She is a cancer survivor.
Family will receive friends and family Friday, January 3rd from 4-8pm with funeral service on Saturday, January 4th at 11am with Pastor Frankie Graham officiating. Both will be held at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg.
Jim and Kay Zahn
January 1, 2020 @ 9:15 am
Danny and family please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Sally. She was a wonderful woman who brightened the life of everyone she met. She will be greatly missed. We are praying for your continued strength in this trying time.
Marie Sowers Burdett
January 2, 2020 @ 6:02 pm
We loved Sally dearly. She had such a kind loving heart and was always so good to me and my girls.
Prayers to Bruce and all of
Her family.