Ethel Atchley Conner age 73 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Sunday July 11, 2010 at Willow Ridge Nursing Facility. A native of Rutherford County she was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church and retired from the textile industry. Left to cherish her memory are one son Michael Conner of Rutherfordton, NC; daughter in law Jackie Conner of Rutherfordton; son in law Joe Ikall of Wilkesboro; one brother – Bobby Atchley of Gastonia; three sisters – Lucy Kiser of Bostic, Betty Colesworthy of Gastonia and Annie Johnson of Lowell; two grandchildren – Emilie Conner of Rutherfordton and Jessica Nichols of Wilkesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents John & Effie Greene Atchley; one daughter Nancy Ikall; three sisters – Hazel Atchley, Ruby Givens and Mary Causby; two brothers - Sam Atchley and James “Bud” Atchley. A celebration of life will be held 2 PM Tuesday July 13, 2010 at Sandy Level Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Hensley officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County POB 336 Forest City NC 28043.