Barbara Drake Pearce
January 22, 1935 ~ May 31, 2011
Mrs. Barbara Drake Pearce, age 76, died peacefully on May 31, 2011 at the Heart Institute at Pitt Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Nash County on January 22, 1935 to the late Addie Hardy Drake and the late Herman U. Drake.
Barbara enjoyed her bridge clubs, shopping trips, helping others, attending her grandchildren's ballgames, and spending time with her family. She is best known for her good cooking. She was a member of Englewood Baptist Church. She touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, J.D. Pearce; sons, Michael Dee Pearce and wife Renee of Rocky Mount and Philip Drake Pearce of Yonkers, NY; two grandchildren, Rachel Renee Pearce and Alexander Dee Pearce. She is also survived by one sister, Carol Drake Mears and husband Tommy of Rocky Mount; and niece, Shannon Leigh Mears of Raleigh, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, June 03, 2011 at Englewood Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Cloer officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. WInstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Friday 6/3, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Friday 6/3, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I always looked forward to our little chats before Church your smile and laughter about something that happened during the week and especially the way your eyes would light up when you talked about Alex and his accomplishments. My thoughts and prayers are with JD and the family losing someone as special as Barbara is difficult to understand but hoping that you will take comfort in knowing that heaven has another angel. Your friend, Judy Brown
I fell like I have lost another sister. I’m praying for Carol and JD to trust in the Lord and that He knows whats best. Thats hard to understand when the hurt is so new. Barbara was my friend and I will miss her so much. Love to all of her family members. Bookie
Ms. Barbara, I am so grateful to have known you for the past twenty years of my life. You and Mr. JD have been the best neighbors a girl could ever ask for. I am also glad that I had the opportunity to see you a few weeks ago where I took this picture of you and Mr. JD. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Love you always!!! Your neighbor, TT Johnson
Sorry for your loss. Barbara will be greatly missed. Joe and Mary Alice Ezzell
How do you say good bye to such a great lady She will be remembered for the fine person she was and her lively sense of humor. I will always cherish my friends at the coffee club. J.D., No one can ever fill the void but memories will sustain you. Dennis Eatman
On e of my most favorite Ladies. You would always pray for me and my family. You and Mr. JD put so much time into my family. You were like a grandma to my children, thank you so much for the memories.
Junie, Barbara Ann was my Very Best Friend in all the World…the Sister I never had for 61 years…..1950 to 2011. We were so close Junie….such a jolt learning of her passing. Even over the miles with me in Florida…we always talked on phone and e-mailed one another almost everyday!!!!! Now I have adopted Carol as my 2nd Sister. Junie, keep in touch with me. My prayers are with you, Carol and your families. Love, Janet Moss Perry
Barbara and her sister Carol are the most delightful and loving people in Rocky Mount. I so enjoyed working with both of them at Odyssey Travel. The jokes and smiles would brighten everyone’s day. It is always sad to lose someone so nice, but I am sure God has special plans for her. My sincerest sympathies to the entire family. Louise Valure
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