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Edith Arrington Obituary

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

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2010.

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Mike Wolfe

July 10, 2010

Pat & family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You are in our prayers & thoughts. Mike & Joan Wolfe

Jeanneane Davidson

July 8, 2010

Dear Mary Jo, Karen, Pat, Kevin & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your many wonderful memories see you through the sad times ahead. With deepest sympathy.

Hazel Stephenson

July 8, 2010

So Sorry for your Loss.. Edith was a dear friend and a very special Lady. My prayers and thoughts are with the Family. God Bless.

walker joshua

July 8, 2010

Kevin and family sorry about our lost wil keep in prayes josh walker

Donna Martin-Coffey

July 7, 2010

Kevin and family...so sorry about your mother. The Coffey girls have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim Mason Ashley

July 7, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Arrington. I will always remember her from Dr. Woods office. She was a precious and beautiful lady. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rita Ferguson

July 7, 2010

Lots of love and prayers for each of you. May your heart be filled with all the wonderful memories of Edith. Praying the God will lift you up and hold you close.

Rita Ferguson

July 7, 2010

Lots of love and prayers for each of you. May your hearts be filled with all the wonderful memories and grace and love be with you.

Kimberly Law

July 6, 2010

Thinking and praying for you all. Mrs. Arrington will be greatly missed in my heart. But we all know she is in a better place and looking down on us all. God Bless.

Becky Grindstaff

July 6, 2010

Thinking of your family during this time of loss. Your Mom was a wonderful person who always had a smile for others. May you know she is in a better place and suffering no more.

I will keep your family in my prayers.
Becky Grindstaff

Brenda Bryant

July 6, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about Edith. I have so many good memories of her and the whole family.

Brenda Bryant

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