Roberta White Eaker

ROBERTA WHITE EAKER - Roberta White Eaker, age 94, a resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her home. She was born in York Co, SC, daughter of the late Robert A. White and Mary Ann Blanton White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester C. Eaker; brothers, Pharis White, Obrean White; sisters, Virgie Farris, Beatrice Cabiness, and Margaret White. Mrs. Eaker was formerly employed with Park Yarn and retired from Margrace Mill, Kings Mtn. NC. She was a longtime member of Oak View Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC where she served as Sunday School Teacher, a member of the choir, nursery worker, Acteen's and GA's Volunteer. She enjoyed working with children, many of whom still love and admire her today and appreciate her Christian witness. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, canning, sewing, and her precious pets' companionship.

SURVIVORS: Daughter: Elizabeth "Liz" Kimble, Kings Mtn. NC Nephews: Harold Dean Farris and wife Debbie, Kings Mtn. NC Scott Cabiness and wife Nikki, Kings Mtn. NC Nieces: Cindy Thompson and husband Clay, Kings Mtn. NC Joann Cabiness, Cherryville, NC Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Oak View Baptist Church, Saturday, March 19, 2016 12 Noon Rev. David Turner and Rev. Billy Cooper, officiating.

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon Saturday, March 19, 2016 prior to the service in the sanctuary of Oak View Baptist Church.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Oak View Baptist Church, 1517 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086