Elizabeth Parrish Christopher

Goldsboro - Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish Christopher, 85, of 138 Vance Drive, died Thursday afternoon at her home after a brief illness with her family at her side.

Mrs. Christopher was born in Brunswick County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Joseph Blick Parrish and Maude Catherine Thompson Parrish. Preceded in death by a brother Joseph Atwell Parrish.

Mrs. Christopher is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Charles Aaron Christopher. She leaves to cherish her memories, four children. Two devoted sons Gregg D. Abernathy and wife, Deborah; Kevin P. Christopher and wife Pattie both of Pikeville, NC. Two loving daughters Bet A. Richardson and husband Vance of Jarratt, VA, Kathy C. Hawkins and husband Ken of Goldsboro, NC.

Also, seven special Grandchildren, Dave Abernathy and wife Tracey, Elizabeth and Jennifer Christopher all of Pikeville, NC, Ann R. Tyus and husband Charles, David R. Richardson and wife Robin of Jarratt, VA, Lori R. Bradley and husband Ellery of Richmond, VA and Scott McClees of Peletier, NC.

Four wonderful Great Grandchildren, Chuck and Brock Tyus of Jarratt, VA and Alex and Makayla McClees of Cape Peliter, NC.

She is survived by a sister Anne Pitzinger of Chester, VA and special friends Danny and Betty Thibeaux.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm on Sunday at Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. James Frasher and Rev. Dann Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or contributions in her memory may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1715 Royall Ave., Goldsboro, NC 27534 and/or Community Care and Hospice, 1201-C Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00p-8:00p at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at her residence.

Elizabeth and Charles found a loving and supportive church family at Grace Baptist Church. Mrs. Christopher’s smile will be forever etched in our hearts. Even in death, she reminds us all that “Life is so fragile, Love is so sudden; Hearts are so broken, but HOPE is so eternal.”