Connie M. Milliron

Connie Manning Milliron, age 83, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born June 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Omer and Viola Manning. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, R. Edward Milliron; brothers, Alton, Gordon and Malcom Manning; and sister, Carmel Manning Crouch. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Robert L. Milliron (Orlean) of Charlottesville, and Charles E. Milliron (Laurie) of Rocky Mount; and former daughter-in-law, Wendy Milliron. She is also survived by six grandchildren that she adored and loved dearly, Bobby Milliron (Nicole), Nancy Helm (Justin), Christie Bolton, Sarah Milliron, Connie Milliron, and Janie Milliron; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Carol Nichols of Bent Mountain and Agnes King of Hot Springs. Connie was always striving to help others. She pursued her passion of helping others by going back to school to become an LPN, and retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center after more than 25 years of caring and comforting others. Connie was a member of Boones Mill Christian Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The family would like to thank Kathy Hunt, Dr. Jack Bumgardner, Faye Turner, and Gareth and Cindy McAllister for their help in caring for Mama during her recent years. Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Monday, August 8, at Mountain View Memorial Park with Mr. Jack Milliron and Pastor Stu Royce officiating. Donations should be made in the memory of Connie to the Boones Mill Christian Church, 7950 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Virginia 24065, or The Alzheimer’s Association, 3959 Electric Road, Suite 357, Roanoke, Virginia 24018. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 pm Sunday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220 @ Wirtz Rd., 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, Virginia (540) 334-5151.