Jeanette Scott McAlister

Greenville - Jeanette Scott McAlister, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Born in Greenville, SC on September 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Truman Jay Scott and Flora Jane Hall Scott. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth McAlister; her sister, Betty Jean Scott Rich; and her brother, Elmer Scott. Known for her unending kindness and generosity, Jeanette expressed throughout her life a manner of compassion to those around her, both to her family and to strangers. Having been raised through the height of the Great Depression, she valued the strength of what family unity and faith can offer. She expressed and taught these values to others, whether it was through her career or through her church. Jeanette was a sales associate for Belk Tyler in downtown Rocky Mount for over 20 years, a career that allowed her to share her vibrant personality with many. After marrying her husband, Kenneth, together they joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1957, a community in which together they raised their son, Gary. Jeanette always put others first and to the many young children she taught as a Sunday school teacher, she instilled in them this very same trait. Jeanette leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Gary McAlister of Greenville, NC; her grandchildren, Oom and Ou Saengthian; her sisters, Edna Scott Campbell of Macon, GA, Beatrice Scott Smith of Greenville, SC and Shirley Scott Carter of Greenville, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday. 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 --> | Friday 11/13, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 11/13, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804