Eva Allen Love, 79, of Pinecrest Avenue passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Eva was born November 27, 1935 in Halifax County to the late Walter and Bertha Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband: J.W. Love; and her sister: Ruby Cobb.
She was a charter member of Gum Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church (now Harvest Temple), a member of the Women’s Ministries. Eva also worked for Halifax County Schools for 28 years.
Eva is survived by her son: Jay Love and special friend Sharon; her daughter: Wanda Matthews and her husband Robert; her sisters: Penny White and her husband Wayne, Pie Mabrey and her husband Ray; her brother-in-law: Joe Cobb; her grandchildren: Christie Keeter and her husband Robbie, Renee Pearce and her husband Scott, Nicole Rooker and her husband Bryan, Robie Matthews, Christina Sparks and her husband Josh, Merri Love and Lacey Mooney and husband Marc; her great grandchildren: Amber Keeter, Cailey Rooker, Chad Keeter, Alease Love, Caleb Mooney, Elijah Moriarty, Ben Keeter, Isaiah Moriarty, Tyler Pearce, Taylor Mooney, Katelyn Pearce, Jackson Sparks, Abigayle Sparks and Lucas Mooney; her great great grandchild: Brenden Keeter; many special nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 30, 2015 at Harvest Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Norwood Starling, Rev. Randy Martin, and Rev. Fred Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Harvest Temple and other times at the home of her daughter, Wanda, 1883 Hwy 48, Roanoke Rapids.
The family would like to give special thanks to the excellent care provided by Dr. Maradiaga, Dr. Ojie, Halifax Regional Medical Center and Liberty Commons Rehab Staff. They would also like to thank Rev. and Mrs. Starling and members of Harvest Temple for all their love and support, you held a special place in her heart.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.