Allie Ruth Winstead, age 94, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Born in Nash County on March 09, 1918, she was the daughter of the late A.R. and Mamie Critcher.
Allie had a love for her flower garden and enjoyed watching the birds throughout her yard. She enjoyed her vegetable garden and took pride canning her vegetables each year.
Full of love and compassion for others, it was fitting that she left us on Valentines Day. Although she had few relatives, she was truly blessed with her adopted family. Those who were near Allie were considered her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter-in-heart, Debbie Bobbitt and husband Bob of Rocky Mount; son-in-heart, Carlton Ruffin and wife Faye of Rocky Mount; son-in-heart, Mike Ruffin and wife Robbie of Durham; daughter-in-heart, Carolyn Ruffin of Rocky Mount; and grandson-in-heart, Ricky Ruffin and wife Mary of Rocky Mount.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Winstead; dear sister, Louise Critcher; cousin, Mary Stancil; and son-in-heart, Ronnie Ruffin.
A graveside service to remember Allie will be held at 3:00pm Monday, February 18, 2013 at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Mike Ruffin officiating. Friends may also visit her and sign the register book at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Autumn Care for the loving care and support shown to Allie during her stay.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Service
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Monday 2/18, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.