Helen Elizabeth Widner Compton

Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Widner Compton, 75, of Cana, VA, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mrs. Compton was born April 12, 1932, in Washington County, VA, to Martin Lee and Carrie Rouse Widner. She was a loving homemaker, who will be dearly missed by her family and loved ones. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Randy Leonard, Debra L. and John Magness, and Sherry Gribble and special friend, Steve Bloxom; six sons and three daughters-in-law, Carson Compton, Steve and Linda Compton, Namon Compton, Jerry and Sue Compton, Danny Compton, and Noah Compton, Jr. and Beverly; 35 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maggie Thomas and Margie Stanley; and three brothers and a sister-in-law, Marvin Widner, James Widner, Junior and Libby Widner. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Compton was preceded in death by her husband, Noah A. Compton, Sr.; two sons, Bobby Compton and C.J. Compton; a daughter, Arida Jane Compton; a sister, Tiney Hess; and five brothers, John, Willard, Clifford, Alfred, and Ralph Widner. The funeral service will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008, at 2:00 PM at Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Shirley Pauley. The family will receive friends at the church from noon until the time of the service.