VIRGINIA BLAKEMORE,

103, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020, at Parkway Health Center in Little Rock.

She was born December 21, 1916, in the country outside of Crossett, Ark., to William Seneca Blakemore and Harriet Clements Blakemore.

After early employment by the Army Corps of Engineers, for many years she was an executive secretary for the Champion Paper and Fiber Company in Houston, Texas and in New York City. A Sunday school teacher in her youth, and supporter of missions throughout her life, she was the oldest member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock and a member of the Tele-Bible Class.

She is survived by three nephews, Steve Clark of Little Rock, Ron Clark of Frisco, Texas and Bill Mathis of Doylestown, Pa.; a niece, Jeanne Clark of Salem, Ore., and a great-niece, Faith Johnson of North Little Rock; as well as the spouses, children and grandchildren of Ron, Bill, and Faith. A beloved aunt, at the center of family memories, she brought joy to many, and will be greatly missed. Honored by her profession, cherished by her friends, and deeply loved by her family, she lived a long, fruitful life and is now at peace with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, as she enjoys reunion with beloved family members who went before her.

A small private funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. The service will be livestreamed if friends wish to attend virtually.

State of AR COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required. Maintain social distancing. Online guestbook www.SmithFamilyCares.com