Lois "Bunny" Jones Varnell
December 1, 1939 ~ July 1, 2023
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ROCKY MOUNT – Lois Connor Jones Varnell, known to friends and family as “Bunny”, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on December 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Jones and Lois Connor Jones. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Carson Varnell, Sr.; her granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Varnell; and her brothers, Connor Jones, C.D. Jones, and Tim Jones.
Bunny loved people and life in general and lived it with a grateful heart. She loved spending time with friends and family and meeting new people, near and far. Bunny loved animals, wild and domestic, and rescued many cats who became cherished companions. She had a deep appreciation for nature and loved to travel. Bunny was an avid jigsaw puzzler and reader and kept up with Bible study throughout her life. Her favorite song was “What a Wonderful Life,” and her kindness and compassion, paired with her beautiful smile, surely made life wonderful for those who knew and loved her. She will be dearly missed.
Bunny is survived by her son, Robert Carson Varnell, Jr. and wife, Teresa; her sister, Johnie Jones; sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann Taylor Jones and Ferne Dozier Jones; her granddaughters, Kristin Varnell, Morgan King and husband David, and Amber Varnell; her grandson, R.C. Varnell, III; and great-grandsons, Jameson King and Carson Alton Varnell; and many beloved nephews and nieces.
A Special Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Bunny’s memory to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to the Red Oak Area Preservation Historical Society, Treasurer, PO Box 61, Red Oak, NC 27868.
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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My favorite memory of my cousin
Bunny is spending the night at her house. We would talk and giggle in bed and Uncle John would tell us to be quiet and go to sleep. He would say, many times, this is the last time I’m going to tell you this. Margaret Ricks Asbury
Bunny taught me alot about life. I will forever be greatful for all she poured into me.
Vickie
We know mema meant a lot to Kristin, wishing your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
In loving memory of my wonderful Aunt. Rest easy, sweet Bunny. You will always be in my heart.
This is so unbelievable for me to find out. She was by FAR my most favorite customer EVER. She fed me lunch while working at her house, made me come in out of the heat for a break and constantly made me laugh. She is an amazing, amazing woman and I will forever miss her. My heart felt condolences go out to Bunny’s family. She talked about all of you with such pride and love.