Gladys Barnes Proctor, age 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Born in Nash County on September 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Ozzie Barnes and Emma Davis Barnes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Clay Proctor; sister, Agnes Barnes and Mae Elks; and brothers, James Barnes, Carl Barnes, and Joe Barnes.
Gladys retired from Meadowbrook Meat Company. She loved working in her yard tending her garden and canning what she had grown. She enjoyed growing her african violets and knockout roses.
She leaves behind her daughter, Brenda Kay Proctor; sister, Vera Bell; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held 7:00pm to 8:30pm Friday, October 19, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of Vera Bell. A graveside service to remember Gladys will be at 11:00am Saturday morning at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Wayne Mills officiating.
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
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 10/19, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 10/20, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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