Edith Fralin Arrington

Edith Fralin Arrington, 86, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Monday, July 5, 2010, at Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living in Roanoke. She was predeceased by her parents, Alfred G. Fralin and Edna B. Fralin; one sister, June Gravely; one brother, Tommy Fralin; husband, Kearney W. Arrington; granddaughter, Heather Arrington; and grandson, Travis Whitlock. She was a longtime member of the Rocky Mount Christian Church. Edith graduated from Ferrum Junior College and served a long tenure with the Davis Law Firm and also kept the books for Arrington Paving Company. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, known far and wide for her culinary skills which she so willingly shared with family and friends. Surviving are her children, Pat Arrington (Karen), Wanda Richardson (John), Julia Whitlock, Tim Arrington (Penny), and Kevin Arrington; grandchildren, Kim Boitnott, Ryan Arrington (Donnelle), Karly Arrington, Tony Richardson (Sharon), Jessica Vazquez (Frankie), Crystal Summer (Geoff), Levi Arrington, Colby Arrington, Maria Arrington, Kyle Arrington and Zoee Arrington; great-grandchildren, Heather and Beth Boitnott, Keegan Harold and Chase Arrington, Kira and Rusty Spicer, Gretchen and Katie Richardson, Victoria, and Alex and Adrian Vazquez. Also surviving are two sisters, Ruth Cole (Aaron) and Mary Jo Brown; one brother, A.G. Fralin (Chris); brother-in-law, J. Clark Arrington (Jerene); two sisters-in-law, Jean Arrington and Mary B. Arrington; a devoted companion and special friend, Vanessa Gravely; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010, from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Carilion Clinic Hospice of Franklin County, 390 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Route 220 at Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, 540-334-5151. www.connerbowman.com