Margaret Allen Parrott

ROCKY MOUNT - Margaret Allen Parrott passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2017. She was born in Kinston, NC on November 12, 1941 to the late Roy B. Allen and Thelma Barwick Allen. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Jacob Reid Parrott, Jr., son, Jacob Reid Parrott III of Raleigh, NC and partner, Parker Davis, and son, Benjamin Allen Parrott of Greenville, NC and wife, Elizabeth. She is also survived by her two cherished grandchildren, Benjamin Allen Parrott, Jr. and Dorsey Elizabeth Parrott of Greenville, NC. She is also survived by her brothers Elwood Allen (wife Bobbie) of Faison, NC, Kenneth Allen (wife Dottie) of Kinston, NC and several nieces and nephews. Margaret graduated from Grainger High School in Kinston and attended Lenoir Community College. She began her professional career with Wachovia Bank in Kinston, NC before moving to Raleigh where she raised her sons and was active in the PTA at JW York Elementary School where she served as treasurer and the Glen Forest Swim Club where she served as Business Manager while following her children in swimming and other youth sports. Upon moving to Rocky Mount, NC in September of 1980 she resumed her career in banking beginning as a part time teller and rising through the ranks as a branch manager and loan officer with Peoples Bank. Because of mergers and acquisitions she worked for several banks in Rocky Mount before retiring with Triangle Bank in 1999. Margaret was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount where she worshiped before declining health caused her to be homebound. She enjoyed visits from her pastors Caswell Shaw and Jim Bell. Margaret had fond memories of her times at Live Oak Cove on Bogue Sound. She particularly enjoyed boat rides at sunset and times around the dinner table with her family and friends. Margaret enjoyed the holiday reunions at the Parrott Farm in Dover, NC, a tradition begun by her father in law Jake R. Parrott, Sr. and continued by her husband Reid and his brothers Donald and Hubert. A special thanks is given to Stacy Johnson and her I Pray 2 In Home Health Services special staff of caring angels - Angela Morgan, Ann Horne, Mary Hayes, and Ashley Simmons whose love and caring concern given to Margaret was greatly appreciated by her family. Also nurse Lynn Bradshaw aided Margaret in her final days. Finally, a special thank you to Dr. Tim Smith whose skill and attention assisted Margaret during her illness. A Celebration of Margarets Life will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, Rocky Mount with the Pastor Jim Bell officiating. A private burial at Westview Cemetery in Kinston will follow at a later date. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to the charity of ones choice. 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 Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 7/19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service First United Methodist Church (Rocky Mount) 100 South Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-977-0400 --> | Thursday 7/20, 3:00 pm