Doshia Tadlock Evans
July 1, 1930 ~ April 16, 2021
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ROCKY MOUNT - Doshia Tadlock Evans, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Born in Wayne County, NC on July 1, 1930 she was the daughter of the late William Sumlar Tadlock and Josephine "Jody" McClenny Tadlock. She was also preceded in death by her first and second husband, Woody James Gurganus and Albert William Evans; her daughter, Joyce Gurganus Cone; her sisters, May Alice Tadlock Lee and Annie Tadlock; and her brother Ennis Norwood Tadlock.
Doshia was a longtime member of Fellowship of Praise, Church of God and loved her church family dearly. For many years she owned and operated Leisure Living Group Home where she welcomed and cared for many in her home. Family and friends were known to always love her famous cooking and Doshia would always welcome with open arms and a seat at her dining table. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and dear friend to many, Doshia will always be cherished and remembered.
Doshia is survived by her daughters, Martha "Susie" Davis of Rocky Mount and Deborah Rose "Debbie" Gurganus Radabaugh (Dwight) of Rocky Mount; her sons, James William "Buddy" Gurganus (Candy) of Tarboro and Larry Joe Gurganus of Rocky Mount. Doshia will also be dearly missed by her ten grandchildren, Michael and Jason Davis, Angie Lewis, Beth Candler, Kim Hackney, Wendy Langley, James William Gurganus, Jr., Brian Gurganus, and Tammy and Phillip Richardson; 18 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved fur baby "Toby".
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Stantonsburg Cemetery, 306 Wooten Ave. Stantonsburg, NC 27883. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/21, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/21, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Cemetery
Stantonsburg Cemetery
306 Wooten Ave.
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
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Wednesday 4/21, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Stantonsburg Cemetery, 306 Wooten Ave. Stantonsburg, NC 27883.
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Grandma Evans you were like my on grandmother and you always treated me like your granddaughter. I will always miss you. I know you are in heaven being welcomed by all of our families who have gone before you. I will always cherish the memories we all share! Please watch over all of us as I know you will!! Love you always until we meet again!!
I am so sorry to learn that Doshia has passed. I have wonderful memories of her through the years. She loved to come visit my Mama Sadie and my Uncle Marvin Cotton. On occasion I would come home, I was in the Air Force, and wounded get to see her at Mama’s. I also remember going to visit Uncle Sumlar with my grandma and grandpa Cotton. My mama loved her and enjoyed her visits so much. My God bless your family and keep you all safe. Ray Price
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . SHE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND NOT HURTING ANYMORE . MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ms. Doshia. I met her at Rocky Mount Rehab where she and my Aunt Pat were roommates. I so enjoyed my visits with them prior to Covid-19. I rejoice that they are both in heaven with their loved ones and have healed bodies and minds. My prayers will continue for her loved ones.
Where do I start You taught me so much! You taught me first to trust in the Lord with all my heart. I trust him that his time and plan is for our good. I know you are happy you are reunited with Pa Evans, my Mama, your daughter, Joyce, my son, your great grandson, Michael Hackney. Please kiss them and hug them for me the way you did me. I will cherish our church, family reunions, and especially beach trips when we all were younger. I love you Grandma Evans. 3 always your ‘Kim Vonne’
Our hearts go out to Ms. Doshia’s family. She was always a delight when we visited our Aunt Pat at the nursing home. Now they are together in Heaven.
In memory of Doshia Tadlock Evans, Anita Pridgen lit a candle