Elizabeth Daniel Adkerson

Elizabeth Daniel Adkerson, of Dry Fork, Virginia, age 103, went to her heavenly home peacefully on July 13th, 2026, at her residence with her son, Ricky, by her side. Born on November 14th, 1922, in Pittsylvania County, she lived a full and blessed life at her home in Dry Fork. She is predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Howard Edward Adkerson. She was the daughter of the late David Franklin Daniel and Ida Collins Daniel.

More than anything, she was a devoted mother to her three children. Eddie Adkerson (Linda) and Ricky Adkerson (Vivian), who survive. She is predeceased by her daughter, Betty Adkerson. In addition to her sons, she is survived by 4 grandchildren, Pam Booth (Gary), Susan Adkins (Justin), Anne Satterfield (Todd), and John Adkerson (Leslie). As well as 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth found joy in being a homemaker and working alongside her husband on their tobacco farm. She was often in the kitchen preparing a meal or baking one of her favorite recipes.

A Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:00pm, at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. A Visitation will be held on the same day, prior to the service from 11:00am-12:00pm, also at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel. Pastor Ronnie Gibson of Hopewell Church will officiate.

The family would like to express their warmest appreciation for Mrs. Adkerson’s caregiver of 8 years, Darnell Lewis. They have also been supported by Mountain Valley Hospice, who will affectionately remember her as one of their favorites.