ROCKY MOUNT - Barbara Alice Rackley, age 64, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. Born in New Hanover County, NC on February 18, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Eldridge Rackley and Dorothy Mae Thomas Rackley.
Barbara was the most loving mother one could have, and had gentleness and kindness beyond what most people possess. She enjoyed playing the piano all of her life, and volunteered time at hospitals and nursing homes helping others. Barbara had a great love for all animals, especially cats. She loved decorating for the different seasons but especially for Christmas because of her love for her Lord and Savior and her family. Barbara struggled her entire life with mental illness and now she suffers no more.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Terri Elizabeth Daughtridge (Jason) of Rocky Mount and Tammy Ruth Lindsey Collins (Jon) of Durham; her grandchildren, Xzander Daughtridge, Zaiden Daughtridge, and River Daughtridge; her brothers, Philip Thomas Rackley (Donna) and Harold Lee Rackley (Debra); and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Stanley Gaskins officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Barbara's memory to Nashville Church of God, 606 S. Clark Street, Nashville, NC 27856 or NAMI North Carolina (National Alliance on Mental Illness), 309 W. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
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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Friday 10/29, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 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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Friday 10/29, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Stanley Gaskins officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 10/29, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Praying you will be comforted by the many thoughts of blessings, love, and peace sent your way.
Tammy…Above you is THE LORD’s covering. Beneath you are HIS strength and security. Around you are HIS arms of love. May the hope of heaven give you peace. May the tender touch of THE FATHER bring you comfort. Praying you will sense THE FATHER’s peace in a way that brings rest for your heart.
Phil and Harold my prayers are extended to you and the rest of the family during this time of loss. Yes she is at peace.
Tammy – My sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Gerard and Juanita
Even though I was only your step-sister for a short time, thank you for all you did for my Mom and sister, Edna, while you could. I appreciated all you did. You will truly be missed by all who knew and loved you. R.I.P. with your Mom and Dad in Heaven.
Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss and extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. You are all in my thought and prayers.
Tammy – I am deeply sorry for your loss and send you and your family my deepest condolences. Praying for peace and comfort during this time.
In memory of Barbara Alice Rackley, Tracy Starling lit a candle
In memory of Barbara Alice Rackley, Tracy Starling lit a candle
In memory of Barbara Alice Rackley, Tracy Starling lit a candle
My condolences to Mrs. Rackley’s family. I work with Tammy Collins and she is such a neat person that I am sure she gets a lot of her positive qualities from her mom and family. My prayer is for peace for all of you in this time of goodbyes. My hope is that these kind of goodbyes are only temporary.
Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers’s passing. It is an incredibly difficult loss. Yours, Stephanie
Barbara was a member of our Sunday School for many years. We loved her very much and always had a sweet smile. She will be missed.
Tammy, very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I wish you and your family lots of strength in this difficult time. Thank you for all the work that you do for us. Best, Roel
Dear Tammy and Family, Very sorry about your loss. May Barbara rest in peace. Dmitry
Tammy, I can’t imagine what you and your family are going through. Your mom must be proud to raise a wonderful daughter like you. Be strong and my deepest condolence. Humphrey and the lab.
So sorry for your loss Tammy and family. You all are in my prayers 🙏
Terry, and family. So for your and family loss of your Mother. God Bless and Prayers. linda white
Dear Family, Barbara Alice’s sweet smile is a wonderful memory for us. Her laugh was infectious. She will be an asset to Heaven. Her passing is one of sadness for family and friends that will miss her presence in their lives. She was a brave woman. It is our prayer that the passing of Barbara Alice become a sweet memory of her life. Love to all.
Dear Family, Barbara Alice’s sweet smile is a wonderful memory for us. Her laugh was infectious. She will be an asset to Heaven. Her passing is one of sadness for family and friends that will miss her presence in their lives. She was a brave woman. It is our prayer that the passing of Barbara Alice become a sweet memory of her life. Love to all.
Terri & Family Please know that you have my most heartfelt condolences in the loss of your dear mother. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.