EDITH MAE (BAKER) VANOVER

Edith Mae (Baker) Vanover lived an amazing 100 years in which she experienced the historical events that shaped our culture, saw the turn of a century and new millennium, all while raising a family and being a friend in the community she treasured. She was born on September 16, 1924 and passed away November 3, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Carter Vanover; mother and father, Ida Mae (Stone) Baker and Fred Baker, Sr.; brothers, K.B. Baker, Darrel Baker, Fred Baker Jr., and an infant sibling; and her loving and devoted son, Henry Vanover and her niece whom she considered a daughter, Glenna Baker.
Edith graduated high school at the age of 16 and began doing secretarial work in the office at school. She loved this work and was very proud of this accomplishment. Later, she began working for the United States Department of Agriculture’s ASCS office in Clintwood where she met many good friends and was able to travel to different parts of the state which she enjoyed very much. She was active in the farming community with her husband Carter throughout the years and loved no place more than her little home and farm on Baker Ridge, one of the prettiest places on Earth according to her.
What she was most proud of is her family she raised and took care of throughout the generations, and who all love her dearly. She was famous for her Thanksgiving feasts, stack cake, orange fruit cake, and shucky beans. Edith loved being in the kitchen and worked tirelessly for weeks canning all the produce from Carter’s garden every year. It was a treat beyond measure to open a can of her green beans or pickled beets in the middle of winter.
She was proud of each generation she raised, especially her son Henry and his wife Suzzie, who she considered a daughter. She adored her grandchildren and they adore her, and she was very proud of her great-grandchildren. She and Carter were married for over 50 years and were proud of the life and community they were a part of. She attended Valley View Church and was of the Christian faith. In her later years, she was one of the founding members of the famous group of ladies “The Fab Five” who had many fun adventures together going to plays at the Barter and restaurant hopping for lunches filled with fun and lots of laughter. She loved us all so much.
Edith is survived by her loving daughter-in-law, Suzzie; grandchildren, Ben Vanover and wife Brooke, and Sarah Stanley and husband Andrew; great-grandchildren, Alan Stanley, Simon Stanley, and Avery Vanover (on the way). Her long-time loving friend, family member, and caregiver, Ruth Owens, and special friends and caregivers, Juanita Blevins and Audrey France.
Services were held on Sunday November 10, 2024, 2 p.m. at Clintwood Funeral Home with burial that followed in the Vanover Memorial Cemetery on Baker Ridge. The family would also like to thank Ramona at Heritage Hall in Clintwood for her kindness and caregiving. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Clintwood Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 484, Clintwood, Va., 24228. Online condolences may be given at www.clintwoodfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Vanover and family are in the care of Clintwood Funeral Home.