BATTLEBORO - Darlene "Gayle" Smith, age 70, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on July 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William Ennis Rowland and Della May Burgess Rowland. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tim Bulluck; brothers, Bobby Rowland and Ronald Rowland; and sister, Judy Rowland.
Gayle was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her family was her greatest love.
Gayle leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband, Larry Smith; daughter, Tina Bulluck Joyner of Nashville. She is also survived by grandchildren, Taylor Joyner, Timmy Bulluck and David Bulluck; brother, Billy Rowland and wife, Christie, of Elm City; nieces, Tabitha Rowland and Jessie Jones; nephews, Dustin Wall and Chris Wall; along with family and friends.
A Celebration of Gayle's Life will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Joe Price officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM 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 5/9, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM 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 5/9, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Celebration of Gayle's Life will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Joe Price officiating.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Dear Tina and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom, she was a wonderful lady and we know you will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all and hope that God will look over you and comfort you in some way during this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all. Love your cousins, Joyce Hunter Cline & Sheila Hunter Wooten
So sorry to hear this. Very sweet lady, God bless
We will always love and miss you Aunt Gayle… Forever in my heart..
My heart goes out to Gayle’s husband and family. My prayers are with you…. Gayle was a sweet, caring and wonderful woman. I know you will all miss her dreadfully, just know and remember in those times that she is with her Lord and Saviour!!
Rest in peace Aunt Gayle. I will miss you and love you always.
Prayer for all of her family…She danced many a night at Bill Ellis Convention center