Elizabeth Earls Varney, 66, of Stanley passed away February 23, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was born June 29, 1946 in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Tommy and Myrtle Mull Earls. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gastonia. The family will receive friends 2-3 pm on Saturday prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com