Whitlock, Mary Rakes
Mary Elaine “Peachie” Rakes Whitlock, age 61 of Barren Spring, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home. Born October 24, 1964 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Grahams Rakes & Mary Elizabeth Taylor Rakes. She was also preceded in death by her husband David Whitlock; brothers Ricky Rakes, Tony “Ducy” Rakes and sisters Dinah Hancock, Joanna Niece.
Peachie is survived by her
Daughter – Jaciey Dalton
Partner – Brian Kornatowski
Brother – Ronnie Graham (Kathy) Rakes – Barren Springs
Sisters – Judy Dehart-Moore – Dublin
Many nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Bower Funeral Home – Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Larry Bralley officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
The family will receive friends one hour before service time Tuesday at the Funeral Home. To sign Peachie’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com – Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
February 24, 2026 @ 5:02 pm
Peachie will be greatly missed. She was a very dear friend to me. Sending prayers and hugs to you.
February 24, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
Peachie will be greatly missed. She was a very dear friend to me. Sending prayers and hugs to you.
February 24, 2026 @ 4:57 pm
Judy my heart hurts for you and your family. Peachie was one of the best friends I’ve ever known. She was always the same no matter where you saw her. She will be greatly missed I love you and will be sending prayers and hugs to you.
February 21, 2026 @ 6:41 pm
Sending prayers. I always rember her sweet smile in school .