Deborah Rice Redgrave
February 12, 1959 ~ July 3, 2011
Newport, NC- Deborah Ann Rice Redgrave, 52, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 in Pitt County. She was born in Nash County, February 12, 1959, daughter of Jo Ann Tinsley Rice and the late Melvin Adolph Rice, Sr.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Stephen Renee Redgrave of the home; daughters, Ashley Gurganus Walton and husband Sgt. James Walton of Jacksonville, NC, Shelby Lynn Redgrave of the home; son, Michael Thomas Redgrave of the home; mother, Jo Ann Tinsley Rice of Rocky Mount; brother, Melvin Adolph Rice Jr. and wife Deborah of Rocky Mount; one grandchild, Matthew James Walton.
She was an Administrator for assisted living and a nurse and spent most of her life helping the elderly.
Graveside service will be held for her at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum with Pastor Tim Lowry officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 133 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27601.
On-line condolence may be sent to the Redgrave family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 7/6, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 7/7, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
To a great mother and grandma, and friend. You will be missed
Someone that was a real friend in any situation. A beloved grandma, mother, wife and step-mother and best of all a very loving person. I know she will be missed but I also know who she is in the site of looking over her loved ones with special angel wings.
Beautiful pictures of Deborah. She was such a positive. great lady and will be very missed. Praying for peace for all of her family during this time. Sandy Stewart
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My Best Friend who I shared the good times and helped out by listening during the bad. I will never forget her, she will always be in my heart. God Bless her family.
I have known Deborah all my life. She was my mom’s best friend. A lot of my childhood was spent with her and her family. I never remember her ever being mad or fussing. I thank God that all I have is good memories and that she was an important part of my life growing up. Our prayers and blessings are with her family.
How can I forget Deborah She was more than life. The room lit up when she was around. There was no sadness, unhappy moment when she was around you. I remember one time when we went to a Regional Rally in Atlanta, GA. It was me (Marilene) Gina, Diane and Deborah. After an exciting Saturday events, we head home. We carpool and spend wonderful time talking, laughing, and exchange knowledge that we learned during the Rally. I got tired, and went to take a nap. After few hours on the road, I woke up to a lively conversation between Gina, Diane and Deborah. Suddenly a BIG bug splash on the window of the vehicle and a mess was all what was left behind. Deborah said,
Lots of love and prayers from our family at Southern Living to the Redgrave family during this difficult time.
My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
The sun does not shine as bright today with the loss of someone as special as Deborah. She has blessed so many lives with her infectious smile and grace. This worlds loss is Heavens gain. May God Bless.
Great pictures Steve!!
I’ve only known Deborah for the 17 years that I’ve been with her brother. She was a lot of fun to be around when we would gather together for holidays, special occassions or just because. She loved her family very much and we are going to miss her terribly. She is rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus and is reunited with her Dad. We love and miss you Deborah!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Redgrave family. Debra was such a wonderful person and devoted friend to us all. May peace be with her family in this time. Staff of Extensive Pharmaceutical Services Kinston, NC
My prayers are with the family. If i can do anything just let me know. Christy Price Pannell
Thank you to all at southern Living, Steve Redgrave
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Mrs. Rice and family I am so sorry to hear about Deborah’s death. She was such a sweet person, bundle of laughs and fun. When she married and moved away we lost contact. I know she will be really missed. I know from the conversations we had she loved her famlily. With deepest sympathy, Kathy Hardy