Lorene Leona Baker Bucklen, 84 years of age of Pilgrims Knob, VA went to be with the Lord Friday, September 27, 2013 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born in Wise, VA, on May 15, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Ivan Baker and Sarah Stallard Baker.
Lorene was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed crocheting, gardening and working with her flowers, but most of all she loved socializing. Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death her husband, Kermit Richard Bucklen; one sister, Irene Holmes; one brother, Cossie Baker and one infant brother.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Goss and husband Denny of Pilgrims Knob, VA; sons, Gary Bucklen and wife Donnia of Abingdon, VA; three grandchildren, Sara Thompson and husband Harold of Homecreek, VA, Dr Denny Ray Goss II and wife Wendy of Hazard, KY, Dr Christy Bowers and husband Robbie of Abingdon, VA; three great-grandchildren, Ginny Thompson, Gabriel L. Thompson and Spencer Wireman.
Funeral services for Lorene Leona Baker Bucklen will be conducted Saturday evening, September 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Ward and Rev. Jim Cole officiating. The family will receive friends at 6:00 p.m. One hour prior to the funeral service at 7:00 p.m.
Graveside services will be held Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m.
Family and friends will serve as active pallbearers.
Memorial condolences may be viewed at www.shortridgeramey.com.
The family of Lorene Leona Baker Bucklen have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Keen Mountain, VA (findagrave.com)