Benita D. Lackey

Mrs. Benita Rachel Dickerson Lackey, age 82 of Collinsville, VA., passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Mrs. Lackey was born on May 22, 1937 in Floyd, VA. to the late Norman Edmund Dickerson and the late Marie Howery Dickerson. She was married for 55 years to Earl Maynard Lackey, until his death on November 2, 2011. She graduated from Floyd High School and from Radford College with a Bachelor’s Degree. She taught in Henry County Schools for 30 years and substituted for 12 years. She coached the Literature Team at Fieldale-Collinsville High School for 15 years. She was a member of the Martinsville-Henry County Retired Teachers, NEA, VEA, Patrick Henry DAR, the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, the Cameo Club, the Floyd County Historical Society, The Red Hat Racers, the Friendship Club, Betty Westover Mission Group and a member of the First Baptist Church of Collinsville. Mrs. Lackey is survived by her daughter, Jean Marie Nelson (Tom), one son, Jeffrey Maynard Lackey (Debbie), four grandchildren, Rachel Lynn Nelson, Alexander Tyree Lackey, Thomas McLean Nelson, Nicholas Paul Lackey, two sister-in-laws, Nancy Lackey Edelen, Evelyn Lackey White, two brother-in-laws, Finney Edelen and Connie Turman. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Collinsville with Reverend Larry Cheek officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday evening, June 25, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The family suggest that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church of Collinsville, 3339 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, VA. 24078.