Elizabeth (Lib) Walker Earley, age 83 of Rutherfordton passed away on October 14, 2020 after a long illness.

Lib was born February 22, 1937and was the daughter of the late Ben and Bessie Walker. She was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Kelly Earley, sisters; Mattie Dukes, Kathleen Bradley, Regina Coggins, Virginia Linder, and by a brother Charles Walker.

Mrs. Earley is survived by her husband of 63 years James Robert Earley, a son Robert J. Earley and his wife Leslie, grandson James Daniel Earley and granddaughter Anna-Leigh Earley.  Lib is also survived by her sister Mickie Hamrick; brothers Joe Walker and Vick Walker.

A Memorial Service may be planned at a later date. Due to Covid 19 concerns the burial will be private.  McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.