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FRANCES ‘ANNE’ FORREST

Frances “Anne” Forrest (Baber), 84, of Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2017 in the arms of her loving “girls” in the comfort of her own home.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bobbie Baber and Russell B. Forrest; her mother, Victoria Stubblefield; her father, Lester Stubblefield; sisters, Delores Carter, and Katherine Stokes.

She was survived by her beloved daughter and caregiver, Vickie Baber Lyell; grandchildren, Lindsay Smith (David), Christopher Lyell (Kristin); sons, William Baber (Cathy), Lester Baber (Cheryl); grandsons, Bill Baber, Jared Baber; granddaughter, Morgan Miller; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Nash, and Lindsey.

She was a proud member of the Eastern Star, Chapter 40, of 50 years, a loving 10-year volunteer of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, and a 14-year employee of Walmart, where she made many fond memories and many great friends, including Janis Slaughter. She also had a dear friend, Ann Harwood, that she called “the other Vickie.”

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Gloucester.

Arrangements provided by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Saluda.