Obituary of Eilene Wheat
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Eilene Pratt Wheat, 66 of Bedford, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on Monday, April 19, 1943 in Floyd Co., a daughter of the late Oscola Pratt and Vernie Hall Pratt.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Lynn Wheat, a brother, Palmer G. Pratt & his wife, Carolyn, and a sister, Nadiene P. Turner & her husband, Edwin. She was retired from Wachovia Bank and also Arthur's Business Service and was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband, Owen Carter Wheat; a sister, Hattie McMillan & husband, Wayne of Forest; and many special nieces & nephews. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Ebenezer United Methodist Church, c/o Roger Layne, 1155 Reynolds Road, Bedford, VA 24253. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Mark Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Friday after 11 AM and the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
Eilene Pratt Wheat, 66 of Bedford, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on Monday, April 19, 1943 in Floyd Co., a daughter of the late Oscola Pratt and Vernie Hall Pratt. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Lynn Wheat, a brother, Palmer G. Pratt & his wife, Carolyn, and a sister, Nadiene P. Turner & her husband, Edwin. She was retired from Wachovia Bank and also Arthur's Business Service and was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband, Owen Carter Wheat; a sister, Hattie McMillan & husband, Wayne of Forest; and many special nieces & nephews. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Ebenezer United Methodist Church, c/o Roger Layne, 1155 Reynolds Road, Bedford, VA 24253. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Mark Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Friday after 11 AM and the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the Updike Funeral Home Staff
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