Elva Colley Langford

Elva C. Langford, 94, of Water View, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at The Lancashire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kilmarnock, Virginia.

Elva was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church and a Charter member of Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

She was known for her beautiful yard and spending time tending to her gorgeous roses and many flower beds. Some of her favorite past times were spending time at Big Johns Store, shopping with her sisters on Tuesday’s, baking her coconut and chocolate cakes. Elva also enjoyed music and especially listening to Conway Twitty and her nephew Harold singing the song, 99 years to her.

Elva was affectionately called Nannie by her grandchildren and enjoyed their visits.

Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, John Raleigh; son, Calvin; grandsons, J.P. and Byran; sisters, Vernelle Hunter, Laura Mae Walton and Peggy Roane.

Elva is survived by her son, Faron R. Langford (Shelley); daughter, Sandy Powell ( Lary); grandchildren, Chris Powell (Jenny), Elizabeth Broughton (Noell), James, Ben, and Jason Langford; seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; sister and best friend, Lena Sickal; brother, Tuck Colley (Darlene) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Hermitage Baptist Church, 94 Wares Bridge Rd., Church View Va 23032. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her name to UMVFD, P.O. Box 75, Church View, Va 23032. The family would like to thank the staff at Lancashire Nursing home for their care and devotion.

Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel is assisting the family.