Nancy Pierce Turner
January 23, 1952 ~ September 14, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - Nancy Pierce Turner, age 68, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on January 23, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Richard Earl Pierce and Peggy Sutton Pierce Carver. She was also preceded in death by her niece, Leslie Ann Nicole Hilhorst.
Nancy retired after 31 years of dedicated service as a teacher for G. W. Bulluck School in Edgecombe County. She was a member of Englewood Baptist Church but was unable to attend the last few years due to health reasons. Nancy had many special friends including the Red Hat friends and the West Edgecombe 1970s Girls Group. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ronnie Turner; her daughter, Beth Turner Lewis and husband, Troy, of Tarboro; her grandchildren, Kelly Grace Lewis, Colton Troy Lewis, and Tonia Grimsley and husband, Lee; her great-grandson, Anders Grimsley; her brother, Richard Gregory Pierce and wife, Suzanne, of Holly Springs; her sister, Kimberly Ann P. Hilhorst and husband, Kenny, of Rocky Mount; her aunts, Martha Robbins of Rocky Mount and Margaret Deans and husband, Marshall, of Myrtle Beach, SC; her brothers-in-law, Ray Turner and wife, Jackie, of Rocky Mount, Randy Turner and wife, Bevelie, of Rocky Mount, and Ricky Walker and wife, Gina, of Nashville; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Johnny Hendricks officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Penders Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Construction of the Linda Lewis Memorial Children's Playground, 3246 Howard Ave. Ext., Tarboro, NC 27886.
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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Thursday 9/17, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 9/17, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Johnny Hendricks officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 9/17, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
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I am so very sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. My prayers and condolences to Ronnie and the rest of her family.
Dear Nancy, You were such a sweet lady! I know you are now at rest! Completely healed! I pray the good Lord will comfort your husband , your family and friends. RIP.
I was fortunate to be Nancys sister in law. She had a gift of making everyone feel special. If I didn’t get a card from a single person on my birthday, I knew with certainty that I would get one from Nancy. She had a sweet spirit and a warm, welcoming heart. She was incredibly creative and resourceful as well. Her family meant everything to her. She was a wonderful soul who is reaping her reward now with her Savior. …a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. Proverbs 3130-31 NLT Love you Ronnie and Beth! You are in my prayers.
Mrs Turner was my daughter and oldest son’s teacher at Bullock. She was a great teacher and inspiration. She will be missed dearly.
Ronnie, Beth & Family My love & prayers to you all. So sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. Keep your memories close to your heart & she will always be with you. Love Hugs & Prayers Arnette Jones Rocky Mount
Mrs. Turner is one of the first teachers I think of when I think about my school years. Her personality and way of encouraging kids was a gift. She touched many. Praying for peace for her family, I know she will be missed by so many.
Ronnie, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
My sincere condolences to Nancy’s family. I remember Nancy well from our 12 years at West Edgecombe. She loved to smile and laugh. My best to her family and friends. Karen Dawes
In memory of Nancy Pierce Turner, Liz Morgan lit a candle
I’m sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
We are so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. I remember all the good times at Bulluck School and at the Halloween Party at Pat’s when you and Ronnie dressed as babies! May all the wonderful memories be treasured and God gives you strength during this difficult time.
Praying for the family during this sad time. Nancy touched many lives❤️
In memory of Nancy Pierce Turner, Tonya and Richard Layton lit a candle
Ronnie, I am so very sorry to learn of Nancy’s passing. She was very special in many ways. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your family. I am lifting you up in my prayers. Sending much love.
Ronnie, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I thought a lot of Nancy growing up and through the years. She taught my daughter at Bulluck School. She is going to be missed by a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy was very compassionate teacher,loved by all her students and parents. She was great excercise swim buddy at Senior Center. God be with her devoted husband ,daughter and family. Cherish good times and her love til you meet in heaven. With Christian Sympathy, Martha Lancaster Barnes and husband Tom
Ronnie, I was heartbroken to read the passing of my dear sweet friend Nancy. I pray she is in no pain now and with her Lord and Savor. I will miss her sweet cards on my birthday and Christmas. May God be with you Ronnie and family. Love you my friend (Nancy ) ! Lola Harper met Nancy, in our Red Hat friends.
You have our condolences Carolyn & Karen and Family
In memory of Nancy Pierce Turner, CAROLYN lit a candle
Oh Nancy! How much I enjoyed knowing you and being a good friend of your Mother and whole family. I was totally stunned upon hearing of your passing.and am only hoping that your pain has now subsided and you are with Peggy and Leslie and finally getting some peaceful rest. You are so loved here and will always be in our ♥️ hearts. Rest in Peace. Love forevermore.
RIP Nancy. Prayers for family and friends. You will be missed by many.
My prayers for you and your family. The beautiful smile and warm voice greeted everyone, whether she knew you or not. God made her the way she was so that she could do the work He wanted for her wife, mother, teacher, friend. I am thankful for the years you had together, the love and the laughter. Now rest, knowing she is healed and be blessed with a rainbow of wonderful memories. Kitty
A precious and loving lady. She will be so missed by so many.
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Turner’s passing. May God give you peace as you go through this time of sorrow. May God bless your family! Love, Sylvia Cofield
A beautiful life gone too soon. Such a giving friend.
I will always cherish my memories of Ms Turner. Her loving and gentle spirit will forever proceed my thoughts of her. May God comfort her family and guide them for the days ahead. I know Heaven has truly gained a beautiful Angel. ~ Laurie ~
I will always cherish my memories of Ms Turner. Her loving and gentle spirit will forever proceed my thoughts of her. May God comfort her family and guide them for the days ahead. I know Heaven has truly gained a beautiful Angel. ~ Laurie ~
Nancy was my sister. With her being 16 years older she helped raise me. Nancy and Ronnie took me to Disney as a youth, enrolled me on my first team to play baseball at the YMCA. ….among many other special moments. Nancy was the point person who always inquired to ensure family would attend family reunions, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. Many times when I would be with her people would come up to us and say that she taught them and her children. She remembered their names. We always knew we could count on Nancy when for a birthday card to arrive via US mail for my family members. Nancy and Ronnie took care of our mother, Peggy in their home the last two months when she was suffering with cancer so she would not pass away in a hospital or nursing home. . Nancy was a very loving and sweet person. It is a evident she loved her family as evidence of the pictures in her home and the photo albums she organized. She always wanted to know when I was coming to Rocky Mount and if I would stop by to see her .. even at 1000 p.m. after attending a Gryphon football game. It was very hard to see her suffer physically the last few years with her health as I knew she wanted to travel and freely visit loved ones. I know based on my conversations with Nancy that she was saved and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. I know she is in a better place. I look forward to seeing her again soon! John 316 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. … For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
I am so very sorry to learn that Nancy has passed away. She was a sweet person and she always had that beautiful smile when I saw her. We went to the same school, grew up in the same neighborhood, and rode the same school bus. I know that she will be dearly missed by her family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. May God give her entire family strength during this time and rejoice in the fact that you will see her again in heaven one day. Rest in peace sweet Nancy!!!
To Ronnie and family. Lois and I are so sorry for your loss of Nancy. Our prayers is with you and your family. May God give you strength during this time.
In memory of Nancy Pierce Turner, Minnie Umstead lit a candle
Ronnie and Beth we are so sorry for you loss. We will keep you in our prayer. Ronnie we had tried to find you guys you no one had heard from you in a while. I you get a minute please give us a call 252-531-7976. Again so sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of the loss of Nancy. I knew her at EBC and during her involvement with Prime Timers. She always had a smile for everyone and was willing to lend a helping hand. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace during these difficult days. May the memories of her sweet spirit help to fill the hole in your heart.
Mr Turner and family, Nancy Turner will be missed. Thoughts are with you and your family.