Eloise Poythress Murray

ROCKY MOUNT - Eloise Poythress Murray, age 81, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Born in Wilson County, NC on August 9, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Will and Mahalia Poythress. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ed, John, Marvin, Ad, and Oliver Poythress; sisters, Elsie Rose Tippette, Laura Collins, Marybell Poythress, Virginia Bass, and Lessie Mae Rose. Eloise worked at Stoney Creek Knitting Mill for many years. She retired with Barcalounger after 17 years of service. Eloise was a dedicated member of Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church since 1996. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Most of all, she was a most wonderful friend, and her heart and spirit will forever be remembered. Eloise leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 24 years, Billy Murray; sons, William "Bill" Carter and Julian Carter (Linda); and daughter, Connie Carter Johnson (Chuck) and step-daughter, Teresa Murray. She is also survived by grandchildren, Bruce Jones (Devin), Hannah Hines (Jake), Jonathan Carter, Jessica Proctor, and Victoria Proctor; great-grandchildren, Merissa Young, Aria Majerus, Arianna Hubbard, Caleb Hines, Gavin, Victoria, Garrett, Danielle, and Gabriel Jones; sisters, Peggy Winstead (Phil), Susie Moss, and Carolyn Coggins; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Dick Singleton officiating. Burial will follow the service at Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Julian and Linda Carter. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 5592 West Mount Drive, Nashville, NC 27856. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 3/26, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 3/27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Dick Singleton officiating. Cemetery Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery 5592 West Mount Drive Nashville, NC 27856 Wednesday 3/27, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church 5592 West Mount Drive Nashville, NC 27856 Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 5592 West Mount Drive, Nashville, NC 27856.