Frances Charlotte Henderson Pirkey Wilson

Frances Charlotte Henderson Pirkey Wilson of Rocky Mount, N.C., died March 24, 2015, after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. Born in Rocky Mount on July 26, 1928, to the late Clyde and Elizabeth Henderson, she was the younger of two children. She was predeceased by her brother Clyde Henderson, her son John Frederick Pirkey, II, her husband Dean Wilson, and her ex-spouse Norwood Pirkey, Sr. “Too Too” was a graduate of Rocky Mount High School, class of 1945, and she enjoyed her work on the reunion committee for many years. A long-time member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, she also was a church office volunteer. In addition, she worked for Planters Bank for a number of years. Too championed conservative causes, and she was a clerk for Representative Sam Ellis in the N.C. state legislature. A patriot and conservative to the core, she was a faithful fan of Fox News, and friends and family knew not to call during her viewing time. She often bemoaned the liberalism that she saw as the “ruination” of America, often exclaiming, “I am so glad I was born when I was!” Too had a very reverent personal faith in Jesus Christ, her Saviour; and she reared her children in the Church. A long-time member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, we remember her beautiful voice, how hearteningly she sang. She would prayerfully recite the creeds, her soul kneeling as much as she. True to the end, never was there any doubt about who was “Too” Wilson. She lived unapologetically and undeterred as the person she was-a faithful wife, mother, and friend. During her illness, she never complained once, and when asked how she was doing during this time, she always replied with a simple, yet resounding “Wuuunderful.” With Big Band music in the background we lift our glasses of Port in a toast to you, Too Too! We will miss you so much. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Westbrook Pirkey of Dallas, TX; her three sons, Norwood Lee Pirkey, Jr. (Agnes) of Rocky Mount, Michael Chevalier Pirkey (Susan) of Wilmington, NC and Marion Douglas Pirkey (Patti Jo) of Little Chute, WI; a stepdaughter, Nancy Cole Wilson of Washington, NC; and 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at The Church of Good Shepherd, 231 North Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. In memoriam, please make donations to Hospice of Nash General Hospital, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 3/27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 231 N. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-442-1134 --> | Saturday 3/28, 11:00 am Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801