Vera Barnes Bell
November 21, 1918 ~ December 17, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Vera Barnes Bell, age 99, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on November 21, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Ozias Barnes and Emma Davis Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stancil Bell; sisters, Agnes Barnes, Mae Elks, Gladys Proctor; and brothers, James Barnes, Carl Barnes, and Joe Barnes.
Vera retired from Meadowbrook Meat Company, but held many other positions during her life. She loved and cared for all her sisters and brothers as if they were her very own children. She enjoyed going to church, and loved to fellowship with her family and friends. Having a close and personal relationship with her Lord was the foundation of her life. Vera will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Vera leaves behind to cherish her memory, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Marvin Stallings and Pastor C. J. Cauble officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822.
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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Tuesday 12/19, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 12/20, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 12/20, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Rhonda, my prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about her and bring her back again. John 528, 29 gives this assurance. Hope this thought brings comfort.
To the Barnes families, Tom, Paco, Coco and I express our very heartfelt deepest sympathy in loss of a very special family friend, Vera. She is in a better place and rejoice with Jesus. She is now reunited with her parents, grandparents, sisters ( Mae, Agnes & Gladys ) and brothers plus my mom, Martha Smith and others in Heaven. Never forget Vera’s annual Christmas family gatherings at her house which always had lots of warm hospitality, laughs, talks and loving fellowships. It was a very truly blessing that I got to know Vera a lot more since I took her and Gladys to Greensboro 3 or 4 times every week to visit with their sister, Mae. Vera, I will see you in Heaven someday soon! I love you, Vera! _,, And all the entire Barnes families.
Condolences to her nieces and family. She was a very sweet lady. She will be truly missed by everyone at Sharpsburg Restaurant
Sweet little lady. Had the pleasure of knowing her from my days working at Planters National Bank.
The nights we sat and talked
I went to Sue’s beauty salon with Vera and I loved her dearly. Such a nice, funny and tremendously strong person. Will miss her terribly. My sincere condolences to the family.
To The Family I am sorry about your loss. The bible does offers us comfort. Scripture such as Revelation 213,4 and John 528,29 comforted me. I am sure that the entire family will be comforted from these scripture while you cherish those fond memories.