Elgie Lewis Brantley

Roanoke Rapids-

Elgie Lewis Brantley, 84, died Friday, October 31, 2014, at Signature Healthcare of Roanoke Rapids.

Mrs. Brantley was born in Nash County, January 3, 1930, to the late James Earl Lewis and Annie Atkinson Lewis. She was a devoted church member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was a member of the Gideons Auxillary for many years and also gave away thousands of Bibles during this time. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brantley was preceded in death by her sister, Diane Trevathan and great-grandson, Franklin Brantley Parrott.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Brantley, of the home; daughter, Joanne Parrott of Roanoke Rapids; brother, Alvin Earl Lewis and wife, JoAnn, of Matthews, NC; sister, Ethlynd Hibbs of Myrtle Beach, SC; aunt, Eloise Hibbs of Wilson, NC and grandson, K.C. Parrott. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 3, 2014, from 6-8:30 pm at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service. Pastor Jordan Willard will conduct funeral services Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Hockaday with interment to follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Gideons International, PO Box 1563, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.