Evelyn Elizabeth Austin

Evelyn Elizabeth (Flora) Austin, 93, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, after a short illness. She was born May 28, 1916, to Henry and Ruth (Cool) Flora. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Austin and son-in-law, Orville Bower; three brothers, Robert, Loyd and Earl Flora. Surviving are one son and wife, Keith and Kay Austin, of Bastain, Virginia; three daughters and companions, Phyllis and Eldon Denlinger, of Englewood, Ohio, Carol and Robert Montgomery, of Wirtz, Virginia, Marilyn and Jim Updike, of Bedford, Virginia; one sister, Marie and Bob Decker, of Lewes, Delaware; one sister-in-law, Donna Flora, of Union, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 25 greatgrandchildren; 17 great-greatgrandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; 39 stepgreat-grandchildren; 15 stepgreat-great-grandchildren and many special nephews, nieces and friends. A special thanks to Faith Home, Barry and Sally Martin and employees, Havilla, Kim, Audrey and Sharon who so lovingly cared for her along with the Good Samaritan Hospice, Bridget, Amanda and Pam. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Pigg River Old German Baptist Brethren Church with the Home Brethren officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.