Mildred Alcorn

Mildred Alverson Alcorn, 86 of 2481 Moorefield Bridge Road passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Danville Regional Medical Center. She had been a patient at Roman Eagle Memorial Home since June 2009, due to declining health. Born May 3, 1923, in Rockingham County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late John Preston Alverson and the late Della Evans Alverson She was a member of Vandola Baptist Church. She lived her early years in Pelham, N.C., and had lived most of her life in Danville. She had worked at Belk Leggetts, Dan River Mills, but lived most of her life as a homemaker. She married the late William Franklin Alcorn Sr, (Billy) on July 4; 1941.He preceded her in death on Feb.3, 1990. She is survived by daughters; Rebecca (Becky) A. Harris and husband Carl, of Danville, a daughter Brenda A. DeVall and husband Donnie, of Danville; a son William Franklin Alcorn Jr. (Franky) and wife Luona, of Belews Creek, N.C.; two sisters; Ruby A. Slayton and husband Wallace of Danville, Annie Mae A. Strader of Reidsville N.C., three grandsons, Donnie DeVall, Jr. and wife Starlette, Ricky DeVall and wife Pam, Billy Alcorn and wife Angela, two granddaughters; Amy Younger and husband Steve, and her special grandaughter Debbie DeVall. Seven great grandchildren; Amber DeVall, Trey DeVall, Hunter DeVall, Wil Alcorn, Demi Younger, Dallas Younger, Dakotah Younger and two step great grandchildren, Kodie Hundley and Brittany Lyalls In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one sister Margaret A. Fitzgerald; two half-brothers, Uel Alverson and Elmer Alverson; and three half- sisters, Louise A. Everett, Ellen A. Pillar and Frances A. Roach. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, December 16, at Wrenn- Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Rev. Gene Booker (brother in- law) officiating. Interment will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, and at other times they will be at her daughters residence, 2481 Moorefield Bridge Rd. Danville, Va. In lieu of flowers or contributions, the family suggests you do a random act of kindness .

Mildred Alcorn

May 3, 1923 - December 13, 2009