Donna Everett Martindale
May 10, 1927 ~ February 3, 2019
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ROCKY MOUNT - Donna Everett Martindale, age 91, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Born in Beaufort County, NC on May 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Soloman Boye Everett and Jessie Tilghman Everett. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Benjamin Joel Martindale.
Donna leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons, Benjamin J. Martindale, II and wife, Nancy, of Arlington, VA, and Barry N. Martindale and wife, Susan, of McClellanville, SC. She is also survived by grandchildren, Amanda Martindale Day and husband, Stephen, of Rixeyville, VA, Benjamin J. Martindale, III of Arlington, VA, Ashley Boyce and husband, Andrew, of Jacksonville FL, James Joseph Scott and wife, Melissa, of Apex, NC, and Katherine Elizabeth Scott of McClellanville, SC; great-grandchildren, Frances and Henry Boyce and Effie Scott; brother, John B. Everett of Cocoa, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
Donna was first and foremost dedicated to her family, working tirelessly to provide them a safe and loving home. She committed herself to supporting the various endeavors of her two sons and stood at the side of her husband Ben who held leadership positions in several organizations including Sudan Shrine Temple and the Rocky Mount Elks Lodge, among others. As her sons grew older, Donna branched out and went to work for several years at Planters National Bank in Rocky Mount and at the Pickwick book store at Tarrytown Mall. She led a happy and fulfilled life.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Phillip Barton officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. The family will receive friends nd relatives on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 1825 Rifle Range Road #46, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or Crippled Children's Hospital, PO Box 490, New Bern, NC 28563.
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.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 2/8, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 2/9, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Phillip Barton officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 2/9, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. May God’s grace be with you all during this time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Barry and family, my prayers are for all of you during this sorrowful time. Death only comes to those who leave no memories; for whose existence was cherished, they will always be alive in the chambers of the heart. Love you my friend, Gene and Connie Goodale
So sorry about the loss of Mrs. Martindale. Sending prayers to her family and especially to Benjie, a dear friend and classmate from Rocky Mount.
Sorry for your loss Bengie and family Sandra Porter. A school friend
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time and the days ahead (2 Corinthians 13,4)
My condolences! I remember Donna with love and admiration. The ultimate people-person, she loved deeply and dedicated herself fully to her every human interaction. Today I especially remember Donna’s most profound and sparkling relationship — the extraordinary marriage she enjoyed for 60 years — that dynamic, fun-loving TEAM that incessantly spread love, joy, laughter, faith, charity and humility. She adored her boys and cherished their loved ones. Over the years, I watched her celebrate her grandchildren, Amanda and Benjamin, with absolute glee and intense pride! She always gave more than she took. I’m sorry for this world’s loss.
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in our prayers.