Lois Mae Barker

BARKER, Lois Mae, 80, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. Born in Halifax Co., she was a 1950 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing. She worked as an R.N. at McGuire Veterans Hospital for 34 years, most notably as head nurse in the transplant dialysis unit which she was instrumental in setting up. Lois' dedication to her patients as well as her co-workers will always live in the memories of those fortunate enough to have known her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Willie Barker; father, Franklin Barker; sister, Ruth Lester; and brothers, Graham Barker and Russell Barker. She is survived by one niece, Carol Rodgers; three nephews, Howard Lester, Carson Lester and David Lester; and numerous great-nieces and nephews; along with her friend, Betty Williams. Lois will be greatly missed by her many friends and family members, but her good deeds and exemplary life will live forever in their hearts. The family will receive friends 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside service will be held at Highland Park Cemetery, Danville, Va., 11 a.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.