Ann Finley

Ann married Fairfax C. Reynolds. [Group Sheet]

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Edward Smoot Finley, Lt. Col U. S. Air force (ret) died on July 20, 2011. He was born April 6, 1916 in Alexandria, Virginia, son of Edward G. and Sibyl Smoot Finley.

A graveside service with military honors by Post #1142 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard was held Saturday, July 23, 2011at Mountlawn Memorial Park. A memorial service followed at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Benjamin Trawick officiating.

He grew up in North Wilkesboro, NC where he attended North Wilkesboro public schools. He graduated from Davidson College, class of 1937. Afterwards, he returned to North Wilkesboro where he was employed by Meadows Mill Company until being ordered to active duty with Army Air Force in June, 1941. On May 2, 1942 he married Elizabeth Stewart Heath who preceded him in death in 2008 after 66 years of marriage.

During World War II, he served in China Theater of Operation, commanding air bases in Sian, Ankang and Pai-Shi under the ultimate command of Gen Claire Chennault attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. Returning to civilian life in 1946, he was again employed by Meadows Mill Company as Secretary-Treasurer and General manager.

He served at Chairman of the North Wilkesboro Board of Education from 1957 to 1967; President of Wilkes Jaycees; North Wilkesboro Lions Club; Vice President of Wilkes Chamber of Commerce; Treasurer of Friends of the Wilkes County Library. In North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, he has served as Deacon, receiving treasurer, Elder and Clerk of Session and Boy Scout Leader. He was a member of the Board of Visitors of Davidson College and its Ne Ultra Society. He raised cattle and trees on his Brushy Mountain Farm.

He is survived by Edward S. Finley, Jr. and wife, Virginia Doughton Finley; Ann Finley Reynolds and husband, Fairfax C. Reynolds; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Edward married Elizabeth Stewart Heath. Elizabeth was born 02 Oct 1920, Union Co. NC; died 01 Aug 2008, North Carolina; was buried , Mountlawn Memorial Park, North Wilkesboro Wilkes Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Elizabeth Heath Finley, age 87, of Coffey Avenue, North Wilkesboro died Friday, August 1, 2008.

Mrs. Finley was born in Monroe, NC on October 2, 1920 to William Joseph and Elizabeth English Heath. She was educated at Monroe High School in Monroe and Queens College in Charlotte.

Following WWII, she was employed at Monroe High School and U. S. Farm Security Administration in Union County and Wilkes County, NC.In 1942, she married Edward S. Finley of North Wilkesboro. In 1947, they built their current home on Coffey Avenue in North Wilkesboro.

She was active in church, social, and civic affairs in North Wilkesboro. She was a member of several bridge clubs, enjoyed crafts, was a lover of dogs and flowers, and enjoyed the friendship of many. She was a member of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of the church choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William J. Heath and Benjamin D. Heath; a sister, Margaret H. Culbertson. Survivors include husband, Edward S. Finley of the home; a son, Edward S. Finley, Jr. and wife Virginia of Raleigh; a daughter, Ann F. Reynolds and husband, Fairfax of Burlington; sister, Frances H. Henderson of Wilkesboro; brother, John E. Heath of Union, SC; five grandchildren, Edward D. Finley of Raleigh, Robert W. Finley of Big Corn Island, Nicaragua, Elizabeth H. Reynolds of Charlotte; Randolph F. Reynolds and wife, Jenny of Atlanta, GA, and Edward F. Reynolds of Burlington.

A memorial service was held at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church at 2:30 on Monday, August 4 with the Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick and the Rev. Joe C. McCutchen officiating. A private burial at Mountlawn Memorial Park preceded the service. Memorials may be made to North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church Organ Fund, 804 E. Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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Edward married Sibyl Harriet Smoot. Sibyl was born 29 Jan 1888, Alexander Co. NC; died 18 Oct 1962, Wilkes Co. NC; was buried , Mountlawn Memorial Park, North Wilkesboro Wilkes Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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James married Julia Elizabeth Gwyn. Julia was born 26 Jun 1859, Surry Co. NC; died 28 Feb 1909, Wilkes Co. NC; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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