Andrea Baines

Andrea {Hodges} Baines, 70, of Danville, passed away at 1:27pm, Friday, March 12, 2010, at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home, Danville. She was born on January 8, 1940, in Portsmouth, VA, the daughter of Ernest and Edith {Young} Hodges, both deceased. She was united in marriage to Dale E. Baines on January 12, 1971, in Portsmouth, VA, until his passing on October 5, 2002. Those who will miss her include: her sons, Dale (Brandi) Baines of Baltimore, MD, David (Michelle) Lawhorn of Ridge Farm, & Jimmie (Kathy) Lawhorn of Covington, IN; her daughter, Mary (Adam) Brooks of Baltimore, MD; her twelve grandchildren; her five great grandchildren; her sister, Fran (Charlie) Bratton of Suffolk, VA; and her many nieces & nephews, including her special neice, Freda Collins of Crestview, FL. She was preceded in death by: her son, Bobby Joe Lawhorn; her sister, Beverly {Hodges} Patrinely. Andrea was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed talking with family & friends on the telephone. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. A celebration of Andreas life will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Sunsets Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home, 200 E West St, Georgetown. Visitation will be held 11:00am to 1:00pm, Wednesday prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in Danville National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in Andreas name to the Special Olympics.