Obituary of Nellie Lane

Elizabeth City Nellie Maude Smith Lane, age 85, of 425 Elcinoca Drive, Elizabeth City, NC, died Sunday, July 27, 2003 at her residence. Born in Perquimans County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joe Smith and the late Emma Umphlett Smith, and was the widow of Earl Clifton Lane. She was retired as a manager of the restaurant at People’s Drug Store, and a member of City Road United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lane is survived by: two daughters, Earline L. Meads and husband Nicky of Elizabeth City, NC, and Linda L. Goldstein of Sarasota Florida; one brother Herbert Smith of Hopewell, VA; two grandchildren, Stephen E. Meads and wife Sharon, and Christy M. Graves and husband Jimmy; and one great grandchild Ryan M. Meads. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 11:00 AM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Lee Fields officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening, July 28, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, and at other times at the residence. To sign the online guest register, please visit www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.