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Leone Gilley Eggleston June 18, 1918 - March 12, 2015

Born: Tuesday Jun 18, 1918

Died: Thursday Mar 12, 2015

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Leone Gilley Eggleston, 96, passed from this life on March 12, 2015 at her home at 400 Boone Road in Eden.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 15, at 4 PM at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lemuel Hardison officiating. Interment will follow in Overlook Cemetery.

Leone was born June 18, 1918, in Spray, NC to the late Joesph Cabell Gilley and Katie Snow Gilley. She graduated from Leaksville High School and attended King's Business College in Danville, VA. She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She enjoyed participating with her husband, Gorris, in delivering Meals on Wheels and she also loved to knit and crochet, creating many beautiful pieces for her family. Leone and Gorris shared their love of gardening.

Leone was a devoted wife and mother, always giving of herself unselfishly to her family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Gorris James Eggleston, who was the love of her life, and by a brother, Dewey Cabell Gilley and a sister, Margaret Gilley Parker. She is survived by two sons, Joseph Benjamin Eggleston and wife, Agnes of Raleigh; James Harrison Eggleston of Eden and a daughter Elizabeth "Betty" Eggleston Self and husband, George D. "Buddy" Self of Greensboro. Grandsons include George Michael Self and wife, Cathy of Stafford, VA; Patrick Todd Self of Raleigh; Harrison Ford Eggleston and wife, Amanda of Eden; Joseph Benjamin Eggleston, Jr. and wife, Laura of Lawrence, KS. Granddaughters inclue Suzanne Self Bymaster and husband, Daniel of Greensboro; Amy Self Miller and husband, David of Greensboro; Hagan Eggleston Pace of Eden, and Karen Taylor Minton and husband, Benjie of Greenville, NC. There are 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and three nephews.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to a very special niece, Mary Johnston Gilley Schiller for her faithful devotion and many kindnesses over the years. Also, thanks to Shirley Williams, Barbara Little, Girla Sutliff and Patricia Fisher for their excellent care.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Fair Funeral Home Chapel (3 - 4 PM), 432 Boone Road, Eden, and at other times at the residence on Boone Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 or to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour
JIM AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LEONE. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL HAPPY PERSON IN THE YEARS THAT I KNEW HER. SHE WAS A GREAT MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER. MAYBE SHE AND MOMMA WILL VISIT AS OLD CLASS MATES. SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
ROBIN HELMS
Jim, we are very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent can be very hard. We will keep you in our prayers.
Bitsy and Bob Futrell
Jim and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sending prayers that you will find peace in all the wonderful memories. Ann Compton
Ann Compton
Dr. Eggleston, We are so sorry about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy ans WC Wrangham
Nancy Sherrill Wrangham
We are so sorry to hear of the passing your mother. She was such a dear lady and I know she will be missed so much by all of you. Our deepest sympathy to all of you, as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Louis Childrey
Hagan, Our deepest condolences to you and the family on the loss of your grandmother. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Susan and Calvin Stultz

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