Shirley Davis Flood
August 22, 1940 ~ October 12, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT – Shirley Davis Flood, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on August 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Davis and Eula Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Ronald Floyd Flood; her siblings, Betty Davis, James Davis, Rev. Alvin Davis, and William “Bill” T. Davis.
Shirley was raised in Edgecombe County. She loved the Lord, and enjoyed serving in many capacities, especially singing at Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, her home church of 47 years. Shirley’s hobbies were cooking, gardening, and fishing. She was a true servant to her Lord, her family, her church, and to others all around her. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed but we now know she is at home.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Terrie Proctor and husband, David, of Rocky Mount and Gwen Mills of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, Rev. Allen Mills and wife, Donna, Cameron Mills, Jordan Mills, Logan Mills, Aubrey Mills; Jonathan Proctor and wife, Paige, Benjamin Proctor, and Ruby Grace Proctor; and Heather Turner and husband, Matt; Levi Turner, Jon Luke Turner; and her siblings, Bobby Davis, Peggy Ethridge, and Flora Brinkley.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Allen Mills officiating. Burial will follow the service at Williams Family Cemetery, on Flood’s Store Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Shirley’s memory to Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 8438 Town Creek Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
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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As a young child, Mrs. Shirley was my Pastors wife. A true example of what a Godly, Christian lady should be. Full of Christ’s love and kindness, and it showed. The Mrs. Shirley I saw, was meek & had a quiet spirit & I know in the sight of God that is of great value. She is surely a treasured gem to the Savior! I can remember her singing in church and at mother/daughter banquets she would read poems and sing and she was always a blessing to those around her. Even though my family moved on, when I hear her name, she has & will always stand out in my mind as a precious Christian lady. I was sad to hear of her passing, but realize that she is with Jesus and what a time she is having now! Praying for your family during this time of loss!
– Cheryl House Langley
We are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a sweet and kind friend. We will be praying for your family Love, Glenn & DeEtte Robbins
My prayers are with the family. Shirley was a true gift from God.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My prayers are with everyone.
your family is in our prayers mrs.shirley was a wonderful and kind person I got to have a lot of talks with her doing the years me and my husband were blessed to live in Mrs. louise home and get to know her and her husband ronald.Heaven has gained a special angel. Our love is with your family and may God hold you in his hands.
Terrie, terribly sorry for your loss. I know this will leave a whole in your heart. Prayers for comfort and peace to you and yours.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family and the church. She was a godly woman. George and Lois Bailey.
Prayers for peace and comfort to friends and family. 🙏🏻✌🏻