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Dorathy “Dottie” Warren Winstead

November 29, 1942 ~ March 10, 2017

ROCKY MOUNT - Dorathy “Dottie” Warren Winstead, age 74, passed away March 10, 2017. Born in Charlotte, NC on November 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Robert Winston Warren and Naomi Finch Warren Godwin. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Amanda Pauline Winstead, and step-father, Eugene Godwin. Dottie will be remembered by an endless list of loving in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, classmates, neighbors, bridge partners, students, clients, fishing buddies and pretty much anyone who ever had the pleasure of making her acquaintance. Knowing no stranger, “Miss Dottie” made friends easily and all who met her will never forget her (or her chicken salad and/or pimento cheese). Over the years, Dottie participated and volunteered with numerous organizations: Sub Debs; Junior Guild; Jaycettes; American Heart Association; Braswell Memorial Library Digital Archiving Project; RMSH Class of 1960; and various groups while attending Englewood United Methodist Church. She served on campaign committees for Hargrave “Skipper” Bowles and Gov. James B Hunt, Jr., who appointed her to serve two four-year terms on the Nash Community College Board of Directors. Dottie never retired, selling policies for Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC and assisting Harold with the family life and health insurance business. She started out working for Briscoe Gassaway CPA in the early 1960s and worked as a substitute teacher in the Rocky Mount City School System in the 1970s, before devoting her full attention to The Winstead Agency. With an immense love of life, Dottie appreciated the opportunities and blessings she experienced in her 74 years: traveling with Harold; attending her grandchildrens athletic and school events; fishing; puzzles; crab cakes; playing the slots in Atlantic City; a cold Pepsi (and peanuts); playing bridge with her girls; the beach; The Ghost and Mr. Chicken; reading her Bible and sunsets. Dottie leaves behind a legacy of love shared by her husband of 54 years, Harold R Winstead; son Roger Winstead and his wife, Sarah Kennedy Winstead, of Raleigh; and daughter Polly Coats and her husband, Eddie Coats, of Rocky Mount. She is survived by four loving grandchildren of whom she was so very proud: Amanda Coats, Catherine Coats, Ridge Winstead and Dylan Winstead. Dottie is also survived by her beloved cousin Diana Warren, and her husband, Pat Warren of Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or a charity of choice. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S Circle Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Burial will follow the funeral services at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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 Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 3/12, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Service Location Not Available Monday 3/13, 11:00 am Cemetery Forest Hill Cemetery 350 North 1st Street, Ext. Nashville, NC 27856

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  1. Prayers going up. I knew her only through her wonderful son, but that was knowing her well. Jim Jenkins

  2. Dottie, You were so deeply loved by so many. You will be missed beyond words. Sending prayers and love to you and the whole family. Till we meet again–heart Pam Langley

  3. Harold, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Wish we could be there for you. Our love to you and the family. Lois Carol and Troy

  4. I was so sorry to learn of Dottie’s death. Dottie and I worked together years ago for Ruby Blythe at Public Office Service. When we would see each other occasionally we enjoyed sharing memories. Dottie’s obituary says it all, such a legacy she leaves. I offer to Harold and children my sincere sympathy on their great loss.

  5. It’s hard to express our feelings at this time. We live in San Francisco and she was our dear and loving friend for 38 years. In fact, she was more than a friend. Dottie was family. We met the Winsteads in Hawaii in 1978 and they have been a special part of lives since. In our visits to Rocky Mount, Miss Dottie and Harold took care of us like their own. We cherish those trips into parts of No Carolina where most Californians have never visited. She was the ultimate gracious host and friend And we’ll always remember our long distance calls over the years which she always ended with we love you. We give Thanks to God for sending her into our lives. Cris & Joe Rodriguez San FRANCISCO

  6. Love. Laughter. Warmth. Acceptance. Family. Hoofie. Fuffa. Shenanigans. Reunions. Food. Restaurants. Road trips. Beaches. Lakes. Swimming. Fireflies. Love. Definitely a party going on upstairs now! Sincere condolences to Harold, Roger, and Polly.

  7. Although we did not know Dottie well we always thought of her a a genuine sweet , beautiful lady. I have never been good with names and when I spoke of Dottie I often said the sweet neighbor and there was never a doubt from Zeb as to who I was speaking of. To Harold and family……we wish you whatever comforts you and brings peace to your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family. With love, Barb and Zeb Cummings

  8. Beautiful woman. Always treated everyone with dignity and respect. So very sweet. Blessings to you and your family Polly.

  9. Our sincere condolences go out to the Winstead family. We share your grief, yet have wonderful memories that will carry on her legacy forever. Mrs. Winstead was a caring, wonderful person who always treated my family as if we were part of her family. She always put others first and did so willingly. She was a true role model! We are all blessed to have known such a person of impeccable character! Perhaps the simplest yet best thing I can say about her is that each and every time I talked with her I would always feel I was a better person simply because she was a friend of mine. She will truly be missed!

  10. I have so many wonderful memories of Dottie and have loved being with her during these past years…..I will miss her cheerful voice, beautiful smile and funny stories……My love, thoughts and prayers go out to her family……..God Bless……. Jeanette W. Bennett (Aunt Net)

  11. Such a precious lady, always made us feel like family from first time we met her. Once you met her you could never forget her. Will miss her! Know our prayers are with the rest of the family. Allen & Leah Jeffries and family.

  12. It was a sad day to learn from Roger about the passing of his dearly beloved mom, and my wonderful cousin Dottie. Robert Warren, Dottie’s father, and Garland Warren my father, were brothers raised in Falkland. I was separated at birth from my family, and very fortunately reunited with my family in 1987 by my brother Bud Warren.. I shall always remember Dottie’s encompassing love- welcoming me and my brother Bud into her home. And generously sharing detailed family stories with many family photos during our stay with her. She always made me feel a part of her family. It was a pleasure to visit and stay with Dottie and Harold on my other trips to visit them . Telephone calls helped me keep in touch from my ranch in California. My deep sympathies to Harold, Roger, Polly, and Sara during the coming days and months and your time of sorrow. David Ross Scott Palm Springs, California

  13. Eddie and Polly. Sorry to hear of the lose of Polly’s mother. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of lose. Frank, Gina and Kennedy Brown

  14. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Winstead. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family, but especially those I know personally from the old days – Roger (and his wife), Eddie (and his wife) and Mr. and Mrs. Warren. We all are losing a great generation.


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