Elva Myrtle Dillon Delong

Elva Myrtle Dillon Delong, died on August 13, 2006. She was born in Bedford County, Virginia, but spent most of her life in Franklin County which she considered her true home. She was a graduate of Virginia Intermont College and National business College. She taught in the Franklin County school system for five years. She worked as a medical secretary at Lewis-Gale Hospital from 1944 to 1946. She became director of medical records at Franklin Memorial Hospital in 1973. Elva contributed generously to her community and church. She was treasurer of the AARP Franklin County Chapter for approximately ten years. She was a longtime member of the Franklin County Historical Society and served as secretary and treasurer at various times. She was a member of Halesford Baptist Church for many years. Later she became a member Of Rocky Mount Baptist Church and served as pianist for many years. Elva served God through her many acts of kindness and thoughtful gestures toward others, the cards she sent, the good things she baked for others, the crafts she liked to give to people. In her quiet way she left the world a better place. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Barbara P. Dillon and Geneva Dillon as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted from Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, 11 a.m. Thursday with Dr. Jack Corvin and Dr. J. Wesley Inge officiating. A memorial service will be conducted from Rocky Mount Baptist Church at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.