Mary Leigh Bass Boone
April 28, 1924 ~ November 8, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Mary Leigh Bass Boone, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Born in Momeyer, NC on April 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William Lee Bass and Iola Timberlake Bass. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Leeford Boone, Sr.; son, George Leeford "Booney" Boone, Jr.; sisters, Ruby Reid Luke, Dolly Estelle Wilson and Betty Bass Vick; brother, Johnny Curtis Bass.
Mary was a woman of deep Christian faith as many can attest to. She was a Charter Member of North Rocky Mount Church of God and was loved by all within her church family. She was a devoted wife to her husband George, a caring mother, a loving grandmother and great grandmother, and a friend to many. Mary dedicated 27 years of service to Rocky Mount Mills before moving to Abbott Laboratories, until her retirement after another 16 years as a training instructor. She was a beautiful soul and will be dearly missed by all, but never forgotten.
Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Sheila Joy Mellman of Columbus, OH; sons, Van Stephen Boone and his wife, Debbie of Whitakers, NC and Jonathan Lee Boone and his wife, Paula of Rocky Mount, NC; daughter-in-law Marilyn Taylor Boone of Dortches, NC; sisters Rebecca Bass Medlin and her husband John B. of Rocky Mount, NC, Louise "Jackie" Bass Edwards of Nashville, NC. She will be remembered by her grandchildren, Lee Boone and his wife, Leigh, Fred Boone and his wife, Ashley, Jennifer Bemisderfer and her husband, Jake, Suzanne Wedekind and her husband, Lee, Susan Camp and her husband, Hunter, Jason Mellman, Tanner Boone, Elliot Boone and Molly Boone; great grandchildren, Grayson Boone, Kendall Boone, Georgia Boone, Abbey Boone, Casey Boone, Griffin Boone, Gretchen Boone, Ben Bemisderfer, Will Bemisderfer, Mary Bullock Wedekind, Bo Wedekind, Tucker Wedekind, Emma Camp and Lizzie Camp.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM at North Rocky Mount Church of God, 2413 Goldrock Road, Rocky Mount, NC with the Rev. Jerome L. Mozingo, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made in Mary's name to North Rocky Mount Church of God, 2413 Goldrock Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
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.
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North Rocky Mount Church of God
2413 Gold Rock Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 11/12, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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North Rocky Mount Church of God
2413 Gold Rock Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 11/12, 3:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Sunday 11/12, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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My grandfather Teddy Moses Boone lived and raised 5 children in Momeyer across the road from the white church at the crossroads. Methodist I think. We were family. My condolences.
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear love one Mary. We all know that the sting of death is very painful, however, Almighty God promise that soon death will be swallowed up forever along with the pain and sorrow it brings ( Isaiah 25 8) As for the many that have fallen asleep in death, he promise that they will be ressurrected to life, here on earth. ( John 5 28, 29; Psalms 37 29) To learn more, please visit jw.org
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. UNC Cancer Care Outpatient Infusion Center Staff
To Jonathan and family , My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. The many years, months and days I spent with your mother was a delight. She will be missed on earth but is now resting in the sweet arms of Jesus. Your Neighbor
We first met Brother and Sister Boone in March of 1974 as we became part of the family of The North Rocky Mount Church of God. Through the years our love and respect grew for these faithful, zealous workers in the church. After the death of Brother Boone and Sister Boone retired from public working, she joined our travel club and we spent many hours making unforgettable memories, sharing many meals and many miles together. We will always cherish our friendship with this faithful, inspiring precious lady. Through her life we gained the true meaning of what it takes to live a Christian life.
Praying for comfort from the Rocky Mount Rehab staff.