Elizabeth Stewart Heath

Female 1920 - 2008  (87 years)


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  • Name Elizabeth Stewart Heath 
    Born 02 Oct 1920  Union Co. NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 01 Aug 2008  North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Mountlawn Memorial Park, North Wilkesboro Wilkes Co. NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • OBITUARY

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      Mrs. Elizabeth Heath Finley, age 87, of Coffey Avenue, North Wilkesboro died Friday, August 1, 2008.

      Mrs. Finley was born in Monroe, NC on October 2, 1920 to William Joseph and Elizabeth English Heath. She was educated at Monroe High School in Monroe and Queens College in Charlotte.

      Following WWII, she was employed at Monroe High School and U. S. Farm Security Administration in Union County and Wilkes County, NC.In 1942, she married Edward S. Finley of North Wilkesboro. In 1947, they built their current home on Coffey Avenue in North Wilkesboro.

      She was active in church, social, and civic affairs in North Wilkesboro. She was a member of several bridge clubs, enjoyed crafts, was a lover of dogs and flowers, and enjoyed the friendship of many. She was a member of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of the church choir.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William J. Heath and Benjamin D. Heath; a sister, Margaret H. Culbertson. Survivors include husband, Edward S. Finley of the home; a son, Edward S. Finley, Jr. and wife Virginia of Raleigh; a daughter, Ann F. Reynolds and husband, Fairfax of Burlington; sister, Frances H. Henderson of Wilkesboro; brother, John E. Heath of Union, SC; five grandchildren, Edward D. Finley of Raleigh, Robert W. Finley of Big Corn Island, Nicaragua, Elizabeth H. Reynolds of Charlotte; Randolph F. Reynolds and wife, Jenny of Atlanta, GA, and Edward F. Reynolds of Burlington.

      A memorial service was held at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church at 2:30 on Monday, August 4 with the Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick and the Rev. Joe C. McCutchen officiating. A private burial at Mountlawn Memorial Park preceded the service. Memorials may be made to North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church Organ Fund, 804 E. Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
    Person ID I30423  Master File
    Last Modified 1 Aug 2015 

    Family Lt. Col. Edward Smoot Finley,   b. 06 Apr 1916, Alexandria, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jul 2011, Wilkes Co. NC Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Children 
     1. Edward Smoot Finley
     2. Ann Finley
    Last Modified 1 Aug 2015 
    Family ID F12866  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart