Miriam Knowles Minges

ROCKY MOUNT - Miriam Knowles Minges joined our daddy, Harold Dixon Minges, on March 13, 2018. Mother was born on November 13, 1924, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Ethel R. and James W. Knowles. She was a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1942 and Women's College (UNC-G) in 1946 with a BS in Music. Music was always her passion. She taught piano in the public schools and even played piano at the White House while President Truman was in office. Her love for music continued as shown by her dedication to Trinity Lutheran Church as the organist for over fifty years. Mother became a Realtor in 1969 and was named Realtor of the Year in 1982. She was a member of the Rocky Mount Board of Realtors, N.C. State Board of Realtors and National Board of Realtors. Throughout her career, she received numerous awards. Known for her gift of gab, Mother never met a stranger, welcomed any and everyone into her home, and became a public speaker in area civic clubs. She also served as Area Chairman of the Heart Fund, Mother's March of Dimes, Tar River Lung Association, Cancer Society, and volunteered at Braswell Memorial Library. Mother is survived by and will be profoundly missed by Helen Minges Marks and husband, Richard, Leigh Minges Price and husband, Allen, Dail Minges Norfolk and husband, Allen. She was known as "Ima" to many, especially her grandchildren, Scott and Jessica Boseman, Elizabeth Boseman and fianc, Matt Moore, Allen and Jennifer Price, Jr., Rob and Kathryn (Price) Hoehl, Bill and Ashley Price, Allen Norfolk, Jr. and fiance Victoria Rooney, Mimi Norfolk, Wayne and Shanda Marks, and Larry and Tina (Marks) Parker; and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Chason Boseman, Lynn-Marie, Austin and Addison Bottoms, Logan, Ethan and Finn Price, Grayson Hoehl, Baby Price due in May, Kaylan and Logan Marks, Garrett, Bryson, Grayson, and Carson Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 E Washington St, Nashville, NC 27856, with Pastor Ralph Brown and Associate Pastor Luke Whitehead officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The Family will receive friends and relatives on Friday March 23, 2018 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nashville United Methodist, 209 E Washington St, Nashville, NC 27856 or to My Sister's House, 301 S Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. We are grateful for the, "Driving Miss Miriam's", in her life, Janice Howerton and Kelsey Drischler. 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 --> | Friday 3/23, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Family will receive friends and relatives on Friday March 23, 2018 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Nashville United Methodist Church 209 E. Washington Street Nashville, NC 27856 Saturday 3/24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 E Washington St, Nashville, NC 27856, with Pastor Ralph Brown and Associate Pastor Luke Whitehead officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Saturday 3/24, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.