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Eva Waldridge Obituary
Eva was a native of Bloomfield, but resided in Liberty, N.C., for 46 years. She was a teacher at Liberty School and Northeastern Randolph Middle School for 30 years. She volunteered as a court appointed Guardian ad litem for 10 years and volunteered for Liberty Parks and Recreation for over 20 years. Eva also helped with many Cal Ripken State Tournaments and was Assistant State Commissioner for two years.
Eva was the daughter of the late John Clayton and Lula Mae Greer Drake and was also preceded in death by her sister, Martha Drake; and her brother, David Drake.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wally Waldridge; a son, Ashley Waldridge, and his wife, Heather; four grandchildren, Tobias, Truett, Silas and Sean Waldridge; sisters, Ida Lee Baxter (Ken), Mary Simpson (Jim); brothers, Samuel Drake (Donna), John Drake (Carolyn), and Delton Drake (Debbie); and sister-in-law, Beverly Drake.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Bloomfield Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Bible Camp and Retreat Center, PO Box 1234, Mocksville, NC 27028, or Cone Health Center: GYN Support Group or Patient Assistance Fund, Attn: Brenda Epperson, 2400 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403.
Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is in charge of arrangements.
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March 8, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near to all those calling on him. Psalm 145:18
March 7, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Eva Waldridge. May the God who binds of broken hearts and comfort all who mourn sustain your family during this difficult time. Isa.61:1,2
Larry & Margo Simmons
March 6, 2019
For the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Holt
March 5, 2019
Wally & family, you're in our thoughts & prayers. May God bless & comfort you.
Barbara Sutton
March 5, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in knowing that those who die are in God's memory, because they are precious in his eyes. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
May the God of peace give you comfort in your time of sorrow. PS.94:18,19.
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