Elva Pugh Harrison

Elva Pugh Harrison, 94, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009. She was a lifetime member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church and retired from Bristol Manufacturing with over 40 years of dedicated service. She will always be remembered for her avid gardening, dancing, and her Rook card games. She was born on December 8, 1914, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ida Crook Pugh. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Willie Harold Harrison, of 54 years; six brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William (Bill) and Sue Harrison; daughters and son-in-law, Nancy H. Stanley, of Rocky Mount, Margaret (Polly) Basham, of Roanoke, and Mary H. and Gerry Early, of Georgetown, Texas; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; one brotherin-law; two sisters-in-law; three special nieces, Esther Pugh, Gladys Anderson, and Ann Pugh; several nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009, from Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Burton White officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Flint Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Emily Smith, 2731 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va. www.lynchconnerbowman.com