Vivian Lee Rawls Watkins

Vivian Lee Rawls Watkins, age 61, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on October 5, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Leonard Rawls, Jr. and Nancy Williams Rawls. She was also preceded in death by cousins, Nancy Warren Gregory, Sarah Ellis Gregory, Michael Redding Williams, and Thomas Avent Williams, III. Vivian was a graduate of Rocky Mount Academy and St. Mary's College. She loved her family. Vivian was a wonderful cook, caring person, and loved the company of others. She loved to work out, talk, and take care of babies. Vivian enjoyed visiting the Maternity Ward Wake Med where she assisted in caring for the newborn babies for many years. Vivian leaves behind to cherish her memory, children, Lauren Hamilton (David), Gordon Rawls Tefft, Christopher Michael Tefft, and Natalie Tefft (Hope). She is also survived by her (pride and joy) grandchildren, Michael, Jack, Adair, and Layla Hamilton; brother, Joseph Leonard Rawls, III; aunts and uncles, Dr. William C. Rawls (Helen), Vivian Warren (John), Thomas A. Williams, Jr. (Becky), Ralph Williams (Susan), and David Williams (Jackie). A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount with Father George Greer officiating. A visitation will follow the service in the Commons Area of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 PM at Pineview Cemetery. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at McLeod Hospital and McLeod Hospice House. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice House, 1203 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 28406. 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 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Commons Area 301 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tuesday 9/4, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm A Visitation will follow the service in the Commons Area of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Service St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 301 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2070 --> | Tuesday 9/4, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount with Father George Greer officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Tuesday 9/4, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 PM at Pineview Cemetery.