Mary Ann Ellison Adkins
September 16, 1949 ~ January 4, 2022
Rocky Mount - Mary Ann Ellison Adkins, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on September 16, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Perry Ellison and Peggy Turner Ellison. She was also preceded in death by her soulmate, Carroll Mayo; and her brother Russell Ellison.
Mary Ann was a woman of great faith and strength. Her love and devotion to her family and friends was evident in everything she did. Mary Ann retired from Honeywell Industries after many years of dedicated service. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, and a dear friend to many, Mary Ann will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Mary Ann is survived by her two daughters, Deanna Adkins House and husband, Robby, of Rocky Mount and Tina Adkins Hedgepeth and husband, Scott, of Rocky Mount; granddaughter Shelby Godwin of Rocky Mount; sister Gloria Ellison Crocker and husband, Herbert, of Nashville; brother Ronnie Ellison and wife, Connie, of Rocky Mount; and nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Mary Ann's life will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Daniel Parker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville. Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM prior to the service inside the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
The family would like to especially thank Lisa Mayo Taylor, who was like a daughter to Mary Ann, for her love, compassion, care and friendship in which she had shown throughout the years.
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
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 1/7, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM prior to the service inside the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 1/7, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
A Funeral Service to celebrate Mary Ann's life will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Daniel Parker officiating.
Cemetery
Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
Friday 1/7, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville.
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Mary Ann was an outstanding woman. Through Carol’s sickness she was by his side every minute, every second of his life until God took him home. She was one of the most unique woman I ever knew. Due to the pandemic and her health conditions I didn’t get the chance of saying goodbye. But I know that Carol was waiting for her with open arms and she is at peace. Once again you are with your beloved partner. Deana, Tina, Gloria,Ronnie, and especially Shelby are going to be fine knowing you are at peace. My heart is broken but until we meet again….
Mary Ann was such a sweetheart and will be missed by so many. All of her family will continue to be in our prayers in the difficult days ahead; prayers for strength, comfort and peace. We love you all! Love, Jeff and Elaine
Mary Ann was one of my best friends. From the moment I met her, she made me feel valued, wanted, and accepted. She was the nicest and sweetest person.I knew she loved me unconditionally and would defend me. She told her brother she would whip his tail. She would always text me happy birthday, mothers day,Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love more than words can sayShe is forever in my heart.You will be missed and I will forever cherish your memory
To the best mom in the world. I will miss you so very much. Heaven gained an angel. I know you and Carroll are together laughing, cooking on the grill and smiling down on us. I love you so much and very proud to call you Mom.
I love you and miss you so much. Knowing you are healed means the world to me. I will see you later. I hope you have had a chance to meet John Wayne and tell him that you are his number one fan. I love you ❤️❤️❤️
I love you and miss you so much. Knowing you are healed means the world to me. I will see you later. I hope you have had a chance to meet John Wayne and tell him that you are his number one fan. I love you ❤️❤️❤️
I love you and miss you so much. Knowing you are healed means the world to me. I will see you later. I hope you have had a chance to meet John Wayne and tell him that you are his number one fan. I love you ❤️❤️❤️
You will surely be missed. I am jealous, cause you are in a better place. But, we will reunite again and have a family reunion. I will miss you calling me babe when you answered the phone. I am so glad you are not suffering anymore and at peace. I can only imagine how beautiful it is there. We have laughed and talked while looking for pictures for the cd. Girl I didn’t know we did look so good back then. Ha! Ha! You just stroll over heaven and smile at those pretty Angels and I will meet you again one day. I have alot of good memories to hold on to to help mend this broken heart. Jesus will help us all to get through this and we will be there for each other. Love you with all my HEART!!
In memory of Mary Ann Ellison Adkins, Lesa lit a candle
I am so sorry. I will be lifting you all up in my prayers. May God strengthen you each and every day.
Tina and Deanna I am sorry for your loss My condolences