Marie Elrod age 94 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, November 5,, 2013 at her residence. Marie was born February 28, 1919 in Giles County, TN to Clifton Clinton Bowers and Bithy Gates Bowers.
Services will be Friday, November 8, 2013 11:00 a.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Everett Conn officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Reunion Cemetery.
Mrs. Elrod was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ, a lifelong resident of Brown’s Corner and a good friend and neighbor to all.
Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Elrod; sons, David Elrod and Earl Elrod; granddaughter, Lesa Elrod; grandson, Wayne Elrod; great-granddaughter, Kristen Cox and great-grandson, Carson Boley.
Survived by one daughter, Michel Davis and husband, Tommy of Fayetteville, TN; four sons, Charles Elrod and wife, Ann, Tommy Elrod and wife, Nancy, Roger Elrod and wife, Barbara all of Athens and Allen Elrod of Decatur, AL; brother, Albert Bowers and wife, Frances of Athens; three sisters, Bertha Pittman of Rogersville, AL, Ozell Vining and Louise Tucker both of Athens, AL; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Richard Elrod, Anthony Elrod, Billy Seabolt, Corey Elrod, John Martin and Zach Hargrove. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Elrod and John Elrod.
