Edith Willey Harpe

Mrs. Edith Willey Harpe, age 100, of Thurmond passed away Thursday, February 07, 2019 at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Harpe was born September 26, 1918 in Surry County to Marvin Claude and Thursie P. Cockerham Willey.

Mrs. Harpe was a dedicated and active member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Charter Cooking Club of America and enjoyed cooking for her husband and girls; making dresses for her girls; serving the Lord’s Supper; and serving as secretary to her church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Carl M. Harpe; daughters, Sylvia Ann Jackson, Rebecca Byrd and husband Clyde; and sister, Ruth W. Johnson.

Mrs. Harpe is survived by granddaughter, Susan Byrd-Nichols and husband Dean; son-in-law, Andrew Jackson, Jr.; nieces, Mary Tate and Margaret Lunde; and nephew Samuel Johnson.

A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Elkin Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Elkin Valley Baptist Church, 118 N. Elkin Dr., Elkin, NC 28621 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 401 Technology Ln, STE 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.