Evelyn Ruth Estes Harrison

Evelyn Ruth Estes Harrison, age 91, formerly of Riner, Va., passed away at her daughter and caregiver, Tammy’s home in Christiansburg, Va, where she has lived for several years due to a decline in her health. Born on April 10, 1934, in Radford, Va., the only daughter of James Butler Estes and Gustava Mariam Hoover Estes. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 50 years, Darrell William Harrison; special grandson, Dakotah Chase Booth; great-grandson, Jayce Ryan Aronson; brothers, Brinkley J Estes, James Butler Estes, Jr., Phillip L. Estes, Jerry “Don” Estes, Frederick Estes, and William “Rod” Estes Leaving to cherish her sweet memory are her children, Debora Bishop (Benjy), Bryan Harrison (Brenda), and Tammy Booth (David); special grandchildren, Desirae Booth (fiancé Hunter Phlegar), Talon Booth (Rebecca Desipio), Caiden Booth, Jamie Jamison (Spencer), Logan Bishop (Scarlett Turman), Kayli Harrison, and Krystin Aronson (Ethan); great-granddaughters, Tinsley and Amree Jamison, Layla Aronson; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Estes and Sadie Estes, along with many nieces and nephews; special friends, Gabriel, Frankie, and Carolyn Graham, and Erma Young. When Evelyn was born, she weighed 3 pounds and was so tiny that she had to sleep in a shoebox. As she got older, she was always known as little sweet Evelyn at 4’9” tall. Evelyn grew up in Riner, VA, attending Auburn High School, Class of 1952. She was always a dedicated and hard worker from a young age. She worked at the overall factory, Hines Electric, and then found her forever career in 1956 at Northside Flower Shop in Radford, VA, where she worked six days a week for 66 years until the age of 88, when health issues prevented her from continuing to work. She was the voice everyone knew, answering the phone there. Evelyn loved her flower gardens, associating, and talking with everyone. Once you met her, you were a friend for life. But most importantly, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. They were the apple of her eye, and she cherished all the wonderful times she spoiled them. She was a wonderful and special Nana to them. She and Darrell loved Bluegrass music and attending festivals all over the states. The family would like to thank Rachell Huff for her dedicated care and friendship to Evelyn for several months, and the Hospice team at Carilion New River Valley. Visitation will be held Monday, September 15, 2025, from 12- 2:00 pm, with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 pm in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Frankie Graham and Rev. Warren Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.