Frances Harrell Britton age 86 of Lewiston died Tuesday September 22, 2009 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. She was born June 23, 1923 in Bertie County to the late Paul C. Harrell and Essie Mae Harrell. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Britton.
Mrs. Britton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lewiston Woodville where she served as a Sunday School teacher, a GA Leader and was a member of the WMU. She worked at Harrington Manufacturing and Perdue Co.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Ashley Memorial Chapel of Garrett-Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hoggard Memorial Cemetery. Rev Al Hughson will officiate.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, R. Paul Britton and his wife Amy of Greenville and Harold L. Britton and his wife Linda of Wake Forest, a granddaughter Holly F. Britton of Greenville.
The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Garrett -Jones Funeral Home prior to the funeral service.
Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Lewiston Woodville.
Paul….I am sorry to hear of your mother going home.I have had the same experience and know the sorrow. Paul I also know you under stand the joy she is now celebrating. As we continue to look to the joy to come be comforted by these truths. God bless and sustain you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack Tyler
We were very sorry to hear the sad news of your mother’s passing. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With love in Christ,
Lynne and Gene
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.