Gladys Speight Durham
September 2, 1930 ~ August 27, 2014
Gladys Speight Durham, 83 was welcomed by her Savior face to face on August 27, 2014. She was born in Wilson County on September 2, 1930 to Emma and Guy Speight. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 63 years Rev. Robert J. Durham and her great grandson Ayden Pryce Williams.
Gladys lived a life characterized by a spirit of service and giving that instilled confidence, trust, and admiration in all those who knew and loved her. She was a charter member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church where she served faithfully for many years.
She worked for Hardees Food Systems and MBM where she made lasting friendships.
She will leave her loving legacy to be carried on in the lives of her children: daughters Linda Pulliam and her husband, Charles of Apex, NC; Sandra Sorie and her husband, Ricky of Enfield, NC and Cheryl Pulliam and her husband, Johnny of Graham, NC. Her testimony to Christ will be carried to the next generation by her grandchildren: Charlie (Amy), Ashley (Dash), Blake (Kelly), Tyler (Andrea), Jamie (Derek) and Erica (Josh). She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, a brother Wayne Speight and his wife Carolyn. She will be greatly missed by all her family who loved her so very much.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 2:00pm at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Sorie and Rev. Johnny Hudson officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be sent to Grace Free Will Baptist Church, 528 Kingston Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.
On-line condolences may be made to the Durham family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 8/30, 2:00 pm
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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.
Sorry for your loss. She was a very precious lady. May God comfort your hearts. Walter and Faye Lynn
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Dear Sandra, Ricky, Ashley, Tyler and Blake and families – so sorry to hear of your Mom and Gramma’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Hugs to you all. Iris and Henry Martin
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom and Gramma. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how your heart feels Sandra, but comfort in knowing they are with The Lord. Our love and Blessings to you all.
So Sorry for your loss. We will lift you up in prayer for strength during this difficult time. Sending our love to you. John and Becky Edwards
Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Kay & Dave Hill
Our prayers are with your family. I know she will be missed but I know she is rejoicing with the Lord. Janet Nobles
What a beautiful lady…. Know that you are in my thoughts….Love you all, Margaret Overman
My prayers and thoughts are with you!
Dear Linda, Sandra, & Cheryl – so sorry to hear about your mother passing. She was always so kind to me and my family. I know you will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Charles & Sophia Bridges
My sincere condolences to the Durham family for your loss. Gladys will certainly be missed! During this time of sorrow, mediating on the promises that Jehovah has made in his word the Bible, the end of death(Isa 258), and the hope for our dead loved ones(Acts 2415), can certainly bring us comfort(2 Cor. 13, 4)! Please feel free to check out the website http://www.jw.org Go to publications, then books and brochures, and search for the book, What Does the Bible Really Teach and read Chapter 6 Where Are The Dead and Chapter 7 Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died I’m sure you will find the Bible based information to be comforting. Please feel free to email me if you have questions at [emailprotected] May your family be comforted!
Sandra and family, sorry for the loss of your precious Mother. Praying for comfort for all of you during this time of grief. Frances Proctor (Hardee’s)
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We have lost a very special lady. I hold some wonderful memories of those days working with Gladys. Mike Long
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I was so saddened to hear of Miss Gladys’ death. She was a wonderful lady. I had the pleasure of working with Miss Gladys at Hardee’s and will always remember her as a sweet, but feisty lady. My life is richer having known her. I know how much you all will miss her. She often spoke of how proud she was of her family. Heaven is a better place now that Miss Gladys is there and the night sky will shine brighter since a brilliant new star has been added. Esther Hirschberg
I always loved seeing Miss Gladys around the halls at MBM. She was a bright spot in my day! She always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. Sorry to hear of her passing but thankful I know she’s in Heaven and I’ll see her again one day.