Edith Thomas Poindexter

Edith Thomas Poindexter, 74, of Bedford, Va., passed into eternal rest on Thursday, January 14, 2010. She was born on Thursday, March 28, 1935, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Glover Stonewall Thomas and Pauline Calloway Thomas. At an early age, she professed her belief in Christ and became a member of the Bold Branch Baptist Church where she remained a loyal and faithful member throughout her life. Surviving is her husband, Choice Daniel Poindexter, of Bedford. She also leaves to mourn her passing, two daughters, Donna T. Cabler (James), of Bedford, and Stacey L. Poindexter, of Waldorf, Md.; a son, Danny L. Thomas, of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters, Inez Hairston (James), of Suffolk, and Ruby Thomas, of Bedford; a brother, William Thomas (Evelyn), of Bedford; three grandchildren, James A. Cabler III, Amari Poindexter and Jazzlyn Thomas; loving sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the graveside at Old Bold Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Calvin Price officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston, Va.