Elsie Pearson Conner

Elsie Pearson Conner obituary, Roanoke Rapids, NC

Elsie Pearson Conner

Elsie Conner Obituary

Visit the Askew Funeral & Cremation Service - Roanoke Rapids website to view the full obituary.

Elsie Pearson Conner 76, of Littleton, NC passed away on Friday February 6, 2026.

She was born in Gaston, NC to the late, Eddie Gray Pearson and Hazel Linton Pearson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Atlas Benjamin Pearson. She loved her family dearly and was the manager of the shoe show in Roanoke Rapids for many years until her retirement.

Elsie is survived by her daughter, Wendy Conner Jenkins and her husband, Gary, son, Sam Conner and his wife, Angie both of Littleton; five grandchildren, Cory Jenkins and his wife, Meghan, Jenna Jenkins, Ryan Jenkins, Emily Walton and her husband, Tyler and Justin Conner and his wife, Paige; seven great grandchildren, Aubree, Conner, Benjamin, Waylon, Samuel, Katlyne and Lakelyn; her Sisters, Darlene Whitby, Vickie Writtenbery and her brother, Charles Pearson.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday February10, 2026 at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery in Gaston with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.


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Askew Funeral & Cremation Service - Roanoke Rapids

731 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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