Christine Burks Light, 92, of Gladstone, VA, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Trinity Missions of Farmville, VA.
Born in Appomattox County, VA, on April 10, 1924, she was a daughter of Bessie Wright and Josiah S. Burks.
She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Paris Light; a son, Van O’Neil Light; a daughter, Norma Elaine Morris; four sisters; and four brothers.
She is survived by four grandchildren, Karen Elaine Deegan, Billy J. Light, Crystal Kennedy, and Vanessa Christine Light; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Robinson Funeral Home in Appomattox by Pastor Jerry Childress. Burial will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 4, at Campground Cemetery in Creamery, WV.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 6, 667 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522, is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary originally published in the May 3, 2016, edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
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