Era King Furrow

Era King Furrow, age 94 of Callaway passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was born Aug. 1, 1918 in Franklin Co. the daughter of the late Tom & Dolly King. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Buren L. Furrow, Sr. (Wild Bill). She was also preceded in death by sisters, Hattie Cannaday, Pauline Hutchinson, Alpha Ramsey and two brothers, Aaron King and Chester A. King. She was a long time employee of Elizabeth Arden. After retirement she and Bill enjoyed their garden and cooking and visiting family and friends. She is survived by one son and his fiancé B.L. Furrow, Jr. and Alease Hatcher, one daughter and her husband Lynda & Henry Messenger. She is survived by five grandchildren and their spouses, Eric & Kim Messenger, Nicole & Craig Caron, Steven & Lettitia Furrow, Donald & Wendy Messenger and Matthew & Dana Furrow. She also has eight great grandchildren. In addition to her children she is survived by two sisters & one brother-in-law Lula & Coy Holley and Mary K. Toler. Also, she is survived by her brother and his wife, Arthur & Tessa King. Mom also had two young men Sonny & Jody Hodges that lived with she and daddy, who were very close to her. The family would like to thank all of the friends and family that helped care for Mom over the years. We would especially like to thank Joe & Beverly Rutter for the love and kindness they showed Mom and her family for past 2 ½ years. They are truly special to all of us. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Callaway Fire Department, Callaway Rescue Squad or to the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (town chapel) 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Interment will follow in the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Her family will be receiving friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and other times at the home of Henry and Lynda Messenger, 296 Bethany Rd., Callaway, VA 24067. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA (540)483-5533