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Elizabeth Wright Harlow, 76, of Charlottesville died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at a local care facility.
She was born October 14, 1933, in Wytheville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Ernest Wright and Minnie Burnette Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mac Murphy Harlow; two sons, Jack P. Harlow and Jeff D. Harlow; three sisters, Goldie Addcock, Ailene Furrow and Martha Meredith; and three brothers, Graham Wright, Lacey Wright and Monroe Wright.
Mrs. Harlow was a member of Effort Baptist Church.
Surviving her are three sons, Don M. Harlow of Forest, Virginia, Charles M. Harlow of Palmyra and Curtis D. Harlow of New York; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mildred Pugh of Charlottesville, Juanita Harlow of Charlottesville, Gertrude Bourne of Palmyra and Ruby Hypes of Richmond; and two brothers, Marshall Wright of Charlottesville and Larry Wright of Delaware.
A graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at Effort Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The family extends their special thanks and gratitude to the administration and staff of Trinity Mission for their professional and compassionate care given to Mrs. Harlow.
The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the Trinity Mission Patient Care Fund, 1150 Northwest Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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curtis harlow
October 12, 2010
Mom u were the best no matter what situation there was u were always there and never backed down from any kind of challeng I am just glad I was able to spend the last six hrs with u there r days I wish u were still here but I am glad u r not for the simple fact u r not in pain no more I just want to say thank u for everything u have gaven me in my life all the happyness around christmass thanksgiving halloween all the hollidays u made each one special in my life and as my life proceeds I know that u r still watching over all of us in ur own way I love u mom thank u for everything
Carolyn Martin
December 2, 2009
Charlie
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking about you.If there is anything we can do please let us know. Just remember you were the greatest son that she could have ask for.
Wesley & Carolyn Martin
Joyce Martin
December 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Don. Charles and Curtis. Joyce Martin
PS
Jeff's mother-in-law
thelma (tmoc) simpson
December 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Tina Saunders
December 2, 2009
We will all miss you Grandma Harlow.
Shannon,Barbara Samantha &Savannah Adcock
December 2, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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