Mabel Christine Cox Harrison 90, of Rocky Mount died Saturday November 4, 2017.

She was born in Roanoke Rapids to the late Eddie Paul and Fannie Doyle Cox.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, brother and her beloved granddaughter, Ann-Elizabeth Doyle Brown.

After attending Cosmetology College in Raleigh she moved back to Roanoke Rapids where she owned and operated Chris’s Hair Styling on east 10th street until her retirement at the age of 73.

She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church in Roanoke Rapids.

Christine moved to Rocky Mount in October 2012 to live near her daughter and family. She was cared for and loved by the people of Breckenridge Assisted living center until her death there earlier this week.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Cora Brown and her husband, John W. Brown, III of Rocky Mount; her grandson John-Paul W. Brown and his wife, Fahlon of Nashville, NC and her granddaughter Rebekah F. Brown of Charlotte and her nephew Eddie Cox of Titusville, Florida.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 7, 2017 at 3 P.M. in the Brown family cemetery at the home with Dr Rob Westlund officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-3 P.M. at the Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services 731 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com