Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:48 am

Elenor Partin Ervin, 92, formerly of Rutherford County, passed away September 14, 2025.

She was born in Oklahoma City, OK, and was the daughter of George Henry Partin and Roxie Kirby Partin. She moved to Rutherford County as a preteen and later was a graduate of RS Central High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Lucille White, Pete Robinson, Millard Partin, and Willie Partin, cousins: Mary Ann Cartee and Gary Robinson, son in laws: Eddie Philbeck and David Fortson, first husband, Grady King Harrill, and the love of her life, John L. Ervin.

She is survived by three daughters: Rita Philbeck, Roxane Rogers (Paul), and Renee Fortson, 7 grandchildren: Jessica Collins (Chris), Suzanne Cox (Andrew), Amanda Blackburn (Jason), Ross Ervin (Laura), Jeremy Philbeck (Morgan), Danielle Furr (Shane), and Kaylen Whisnant (Thomas), 11 great grandchildren: Chloe Collins (Stuart), Macey Cox, William Cox, Haven Hill, Cierra Cox, Kinley Hill, Charles Cornel, Logan Cox, Fraser Parks, Riley Philbeck, and Jaxon Philbeck, 1 great great grandchild Brynlee Whitener and many nieces and nephews.

She was a seamstress for 70 years doing alterations for Belks, Waldrops, and other stores. She taught Sewing and Embroidery at Isothermal Community College in Spindale.

She was a member of Maupin Avenue Presbyterian Church in Salisbury.

The family received friends September 18 at Powles Staton Funeral Home in Rockwell.

A graveside service was held at the Historic Salisbury National Cemetery with Pastor Randy Foster officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.