Lois Chewning Proctor
March 27, 1940 ~ September 11, 2011
Lois Chewning Proctor age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away September 11, 2011. Born March 27, 1940 in Edgecombe County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie Ramsey Chewning. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Bennette, and Thomas Chewning.
In her early career she worked 15 years for Schlage Lock Company as a production supervisor and later worked 12 years at Tri-County Industries as a supervisor. She later started her own company, Best Way Sub-Contractors working for different local companies.
Her dream was to own her own restaurant so Lois opened Sisters' Family Restaurant in Rocky Mount in 1999 in which she operated until her retirement in 2009. Her talents in cooking brought many people to her restaurant to eat her country cooking. Her specialties were barbeque chicken, potato salad, and her homemade desserts. She is known for her chocolate pie and that perfect meringue.
She loved her family and was always "Mother" to her sisters and family. If one was sick and needed something, Lois was the first to make sure that need was taken care of.
She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great friend to all of her family. The joy of her life was doing for others and making everybody happy.
Lois leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Cindy Thorne and husband, Dennis Thorne; two grandsons, Travis and Dustin Thorne: sisters, Broadus Cobb, Rachel Sexton, Doris Godwin, JoAnn Hayes (Robert), Carolyn Atkinson (John); friend, Linda Burgess, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in the chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service until 9:00 pm. A committal service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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.
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 9/14, 7:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Dear Cindy, So sorry to see the passing of your Mother. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Gail
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I met Lois when I became employed with Schlage Lock Company in the seventies. She was my supervisor for years. Not only was she a good supervisor as far as doing her duties,but she became a great friend as well. She wore two hats at Schlage Lock. She was a supervisor and became a mother to her employees. She cared, listened and counseled her staff. She was always there for us if we needed her. She will be missed by many. May God bless her family and comfort them during this time of sorrow. Rev. Preston Holmes
FOR CINDY THORNE Dear Cindy, I was very saddened to read that your mother had died. It is very hard to lose a parent, one who has loved you since the very moment of your birth. Please know that I will be thinking of and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I have such good memories of her from Sisters’ Restaurant. Fondly, Carol Beaver Braswell
Dear Cindy, Carolyn, Jo Ann, Doris, Rachel, and Broadus, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lois. Your family has always been very special to me and I will never forget growing up with you. Please know that I will always remember the special times and you are all in my prayers.
On behalf of Tri-County Industries, I want to express my sympathy on the loss of Lois. She served as TCI’s production manager after she left Schlage Locke. She was a joy to work with. Brenda Cogdell, President TCI
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Cindy, Dennis & Boys, I was so saddened to hear about Lois. I can remember back long, long ago and have many happy & fun filled times we shared. She was one of a kind and will always have a special place in my heart. I love you very much and yall will surely be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care….all my love, Judy (in Florida).