Janice Alberston Sherk

ROCKY MOUNT - Janice Nell Albertson Sherk, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Beulaville NC on October 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James and Lila Albertson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Albertson. Janice attended public schools in Beulaville, NC, graduating Salutatorian from Beulaville High School in 1955 and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by her classmates. She attended James Walker Hospital School of Nursing in Wilmington earning her Registered Nurse degree in 1958. She married William Sherk in 1958, and they had four children, each born in a different state. During their marriage, they lived in various parts of North Carolina, Iowa, and Maryland before settling into Rocky Mount as their home. For a time, Janice worked as a Registered Nurse at Park View Hospital in Rocky Mount, but she decided to leave the unpredictability of a hospital schedule to join the Nash County Public Health Department in 1969. At the Health Department, she provided healthcare services to patients in need. She retired in 2001 after serving her community for 32 years. Janice was an active, loyal member of the Southside Baptist Church Community for over 50 years. She rarely missed a Sunday service, sang in the church's choir, taught Sunday School, and led the children's choir. She will be missed by her family and her dear friends from many different parts of her life. Janice is survived by her four children, Tammie Barrett (Bill) and David Sherk (Peggy) of Rocky Mount NC, Michael Sherk of Murrells Inlet SC, and Melanie Sherk of San Francisco CA; her grandchildren, Megan Harrington (Steven), Ashton Barrett (Megan), Lindsey, Erin, Ryan, and Kyle Sherk; and her great-grandchildren, Libby Sloane and Barrett Harrington, and Bowen Barrett. A Celebration of Janice's Life will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822, with the Pastor CJ Cauble officiating. Burial will follow at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, 2192 East NC Hwy 24, Beulaville, NC at 3:00 PM. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Southside Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Janice's memory to Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822. 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 Southside Baptist Church 4948 Carter Road Elm City, NC 27822 Thursday 6/24, 10:00 am - 10:45 am A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Southside Baptist Church. Service Southside Baptist Church 4948 Carter Road Elm City, NC 27822 Thursday 6/24, 11:00 am - 12:00 am A Celebration of Janice's Life will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822, with the Pastor CJ Cauble officiating. Cemetery East Duplin Memorial Gardens 2192 East NC Hwy 24 Beulaville, NC 28518 Thursday 6/24, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, 2192 East NC Hwy 24, Beulaville, NC at 3:00 PM.