Eunice Joyner Pridgen

BOYDTON, VA - Eunice Joyner Pridgen, age 95, "crossed the bar" on Friday, October 12, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on September 4, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alford Joyner of Rocky Mount. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Pridgen; son, Clyde E. Pridgen, II; and daughter-in-law, Anne Pridgen. Eunice graduated from Cooper's High School. She spent the majority of her life in Rocky Mount, NC, but lived in the Burlington area and southside VA. Morton's Memorial Presbyterian Church was Eunice's home church, but joined Bethesda Baptist Church after relocating in VA. She found many friends Bethesda including two families from Rocky Mount, NC. Pastor Charles enjoyed talking with "Mrs. Pridgen to get her take on things." John and Mary Todd shared the growing up of their precious daughter with Clyde and Eunice. Eunice will be missed by family and friends, but "if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus." I Thessalonians 5:5. Family had always had an important meaning to Eunice. "Tensie", her nickname given to her by her great grandchildren, always enjoyed reading and being involved in their playful activities. Tensie was a loving mother, caring and enduring grandmother and great-grandmother, and a special friend to many. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Eunice leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Brenda Travis (William E. Travis) of Boydton, VA. She is also survived by three grandchildren that brightened her life, Susanne Pridgen of Raleigh, NC, Bryan Pridgen (Mark Grady) of Boston, MA, and Christopher Travis (Denise Travis) of Durham, NC; four great-grandchildren, Katie, Will, Joseph and Jonathan; and a daughter-in-law, Marie Pridgen of Chathany, VA. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 Nash Street, North, Wilson, NC 27896 with Rev. Mary Todd, Pastor of Morton's Memorial Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount, NC and Pastor Charles Davis of Bethesda Baptist Church in Palmer Springs, VA officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. 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 Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 10/16, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Evergreen Memorial Gardens 2800 Nash Street North Wilson, NC 27896 Wednesday 10/17, 11:00 am - 11:30 am A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 Nash Street, North, Wilson, NC 27896 with Rev. Mary Todd, Pastor of Morton's Memorial Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount, NC and Pastor Charles Davis of Bethesda Baptist Church in Palmer Springs, VA officiating. Cemetery Evergreen Memorial Gardens 2800 Nash Street North Wilson, NC 27896 Wednesday 10/17, 11:00 am - 11:30 am A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 Nash Street, North, Wilson, NC 27896 with Rev. Mary Todd, Pastor of Morton's Memorial Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount, NC and Pastor Charles Davis of Bethesda Baptist Church in Palmer Springs, VA officiating.