Thelma “Louise” Rooks Gay
March 29, 1947 ~ June 29, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT - Thelma "Louise" Rooks Gay, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Born in Columbus County, NC on March 29, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John Kenneth Rooks and Thema Mary Jackson Rooks. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Gay Hawkins; her brothers, David, Bobby, and John Rooks; and her sister, Frances Gale Rooks Bengel.
Louise retired as a dental assistant for Dr. Fuerst Dentistry after 12 years of dedicated service. She was a longtime member of Oak View Baptist Church where she volunteered as often as she could whether it was preparing meals, decorating, or helping out any way she could. Louise especially enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and dancing. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Louise will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Louise is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas "Tommy" Lee Gay; her daughter, Rhonda Louise Gay Turner (Lloyd); her grandchildren, Casey Lynn Holmes (Jon), Erika Louise Coker (Zack), and Warren Turner; and her great-grandchildren, Connor Lee Coker, Danika Turner, and Trae Turner.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Louise's life will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. David Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to say a special thanks to her caregivers, her "bestest" friend Debbie Turner, Kristen Mills, Kindred Hospice, and her personal aide Allison.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Louise's memory to Oak View Baptist Church Building Fund, 2412 Arlington Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
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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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 6/30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 7/1, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service to celebrate Louise's life will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. David Taylor officiating.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 7/1, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service to celebrate Louise's life will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. David Taylor officiating.
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Louise was such a sweet person. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. I will always remember our times together at Oak View Baptist Church. Prayers to her family during this time of loss.
I was very saddened by the news of Louise. She is in a better place now reunited with Sherry & other loved ones. We will see them again. With sympathy Sincere Expressions was purchased for the family of Thelma Louise Gay by David Hawkins Stephanie & Scott Young. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of Thelma Louise Gay
Rhonda, Tommy and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Weezie, We have so many great memories of all the fun times together. She loved to take pictures of everyone, and then she would say, now take mine! She was a very sweet woman, I’m so glad that I got to meet her and spend time with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Michelle Joyner
Prayers and thoughts for the family. Louise was a sweet caring lady and will be missed by all who knew her. She now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior and singing in the Angel Choir.
Sherry my condolences and prayers to you and your family. She was such a kind sweet lady. I remember her back to the time getting my braces with Dr Fuerst.
Sherry my condolences and prayers to you and your family. She was such a kind sweet lady. I remember her back to the time getting my braces with Dr Fuerst.
I will forever hold fond memories of Aunt Louise and the wonderful times we shared at MA MA’s house. What a gift it was to know her. My prayers are with the family.
I remember when I went to the pool in her backyard and every time she ame out there she said who’s that handsome boy in my pool She loved me out of all the grandchildren the most and lived her life to the fullest
This is for my student, Connor, who I can tell was blessed to have such an individual in his life. May she watch over him and his family forever.