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Obituary for Edith Persinger Lacks Edith Persinger Lacks
Covington Resident Dies At Age 83

Edith Persinger Lacks, 83, of 234 W. Parrish St., Covington, Virginia died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Brian Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Low Moor.

Mrs. Lacks was born June 29, 1936 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Hazel and Nellie Smith Persinger.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Monroe Lacks in 2008; one sister and five brothers.

She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Surviving are her children, Freddie M. Lacks Jr. and wife, Penny, Julie Rucker and husband, Jerry, and Cissy Hoke and husband, Ronnie, all of Covington; eight grandchildren, Amanda Rucker and Barry Holestin, Ann Marie Newton and her husband, Jessee, Jeremy Rucker, Adam Lacks and his wife, Morgan, Mackenzie Lacks, Laura Forbes and her husband Henry, Andy Hoke and Kristin Owens, all of Covington; Shawn Lacks and his wife, Kelly of Lexington; twelve great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

In keeping with the guidelines of the current pandemic crisis, a private graveside service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Alleghany Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Rev. Billy Price officiating.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.