Obituary for Alberta L. Safewright
Alberta L. Safewright, devoted mother and grandma departed this life on Friday, August 21, 2020 with her family by her side.
Alberta was born in Pulaski, VA to the late Maceo Wilkerson and Annabelle Olverson Wilkerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry B Safewright Sr.; three sisters, Hazel Wilkerson, Juanita Cook and Ellabea Webb.
She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, Donnie Wilkerson of Lynch, KY; four daughters, Mary Jane Safewright, Anna Safewright of Pulaski, VA, Sadie Mae Safewright and Alice Ann Martin of Norfolk, VA; one son, Henry B. Safewright Jr. (Toni) of Pulaski, VA; 14 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church. She served in the capacity of a Trustee, building fund and kitchen committee, Choir, Pastor Aid, and usher until her health declined. She retired from Volvo Trucking after 24 years of service.
Viewing will be August 26 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 248 Randolph Ave., Pulaski, VA 24301. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 27 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 220 Magazine Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 with Rev. D. Patterson, Officiating.
Shirley williams
August 26, 2020 @ 5:19 pm
Worked with Alberta at Volvo an she was a mess’ some1 you loved 2. B around. Loved her happy personality So very sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed.
Bill Lyons
August 30, 2020 @ 10:01 am
I worked with “Bertie” for many years at Volvo. She was a great person. Funny and a diehard Redskin fan. My thoughts are with her family. You have lost a good one, but, Heaven has gained a great one.