Nelda Cooke Herbert

Enfield - Nelda Cooke Herbert, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Born in Halifax County, NC on March 19, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Connie Coy Cooke and Ellen Cooke. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Herbert and brother, Aubrey Cooke. Nelda worked as a legal secretary in Enfield for over 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She especially loved her grandson Coy. She was a member of Enfield Lioness Club and of Enfield Baptist Church for many years and was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Nelda leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Henry Coy Herbert, and his wife, Nanette of Whitakers; her sister, Clyde Winstead of Enfield; and her grandson, Coy Herbert of Whitakers; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Ruby Curtis for her love and devotion to Nelda. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11:00AM at Elmwood Cemetery, with the Reverend Kerry Peeler officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Enfield Baptist Church, 200 W. Burnette Avenue, Enfield, NC 27823 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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. Service Elmwood Cemetery 23 Justice Branch Road Enfield, NC 27823 Friday 7/24, 11:00 am Cemetery