Louise was predeceased by her parents, Verna Baker and John Cabell Timberlake; her sister, Edna Parker, and her brothers Frank Timberlake and Edmund (Pete) Timberlake; her husbands Raymond Jenkins Holt and Jackson (Jack) Eddleton; and son, Richard Calvin Holt. She is also now reunited with her beloved dog, Sam.
She is survived by her daughters Harriet Holt Jennings (Edwin Cassell) and Janet Frances Holt; her grandchildren Steven Baker Jennings (Gail) and Claire Louise Ramasamy (Ratha); her great-grandchildren, Holt, Kannan and Harriet Ramasamy, and Henry Jennings. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends.
Louise attended Dumbarton School in Henrico County and was in the 1940 graduating class of Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, VA. She worked as a switch board operator for the telephone company during World War II. She drove the school bus for Rockville Elementary in Hanover County then worked as school secretary at Elmont Elementary before holding that position at Dumbarton Elementary; retiring from Henrico County Schools in 1984 where she received a life membership in the PTA.
An active church member of St. Peter’s Methodist in Montpelier, Bethlehem Baptist and Mt. Vernon Baptist in Henrico, she taught Sunday and Bible School and sang in the church choir. She was a member of a singing group called the “Sun Bonnets”, and, sang on WRVA Radio. She was also an active volunteer with 4H, guiding her two daughters through programs and camp. Louise loved children and dedicated her life’s work in their service.
A graveside service will be held at 11am on Thursday, May 21, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Mount Vernon Baptist Church or Richmond Animal Care and Control. In lieu of casseroles, please donate to your local food bank/pantry.
