Conner, Sylvia Odell Wilson

Sylvia Odell Wilson Conner, 91, of Check, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2008.

She was predeceased by her parents, Annie and Garfield Wilson, her husband, Alvis Conner, her son, Berkley G. (B.G.) Conner, two sisters, Elzie Wilson and Blanche Custer, and a brother, Raymond Wilson. Mrs. Conner loved to quilt, and made many beautiful ones. She also enjoyed visiting her friends, working in her garden, and growing beautiful flowers. She was a member of Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church. She loved her Church and church family, and was loved by all.

She is survived by a daughter, Rushie Conner and her husband, William (Benny), Check, Va.; a sister, Rushie Violet Smith, Roanoke, Va.; six grandchildren and spouses, William Glenn and Sue Conner, Calvin Ray and Barbara Conner, Leslie Dale and Shawn Conner, Randall B. and Melissa Conner, Donna Reynolds, Jeffrey and Ginger Conner; 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and a very special friend, Frances Conner.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Salem (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Junior Conner and Mr. Don Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery.

Friends may call on Monday after 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The family would like to thank the staff and wonderful nurses at Skyline Manor Nursing Home for the excellent care given to her while she was there. A special thanks goes to Frances for her love, support, and special care given to her during her illness and while she was in the nursing home.

Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.