Bernice Perry Pridgen
July 24, 1934 ~ February 25, 2021
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ROCKY MOUNT - Bernice Perry Pridgen, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on July 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert Floyd Perry, Sr. and Pearlie Vick Perry. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Floyd Perry, Jr.
Bernice was a longtime member of Oakdale Baptist Church. She touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Bernice will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, David "Elton" Pridgen, Sr.; her children, Vickie Sledge (Matt), David E. Pridgen, Jr. (Ann), and Janet Smith (Jimmy); her grandchildren, Lauren Holloman (Jeremy), Ashley Pridgen (fianc, Judd), Michelle Alvers (Christopher), Jared Pridgen (Kimberly), Zachary Smith (Elizabeth) and Deanna Smith; her great-grandchildren, Audrey, Alora, Waverly, Abigail, Isabelle, Kaylee, John David, and Jacob; her sister, Dorothy Harris Williams; her dearest and special friend Linda Ruffin; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Joe Price and Rev. David Pridgen, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
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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Monday 3/1, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 3/2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Joe Price and Rev. David Pridgen, Jr. officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Tuesday 3/2, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.
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Thoughts and prayers for everyone. She was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. Was honored to have her for a sister-in-law. She will be missed.
Big E and family, my heart aches for you all, Ms Bernice was such a beautiful soul inside and out. I have always admired her. My prayers are with you all. Praising God that she is in Glory with her creator. Hugs.
So sorry for your loss! May God’s peace comfort you all!
In memory of Bernice Perry Pridgen, Lillian lit a candle
Pastor David and family you have our deepest sympathy. But yet we rejoice because your Mother has ran her race. What a celebration right now in heaven!
In memory of Bernice Perry Pridgen, Tammy and Kenny Joyner lit a candle
Mom…My heart is heavy with your departing, yet I celebrate your home going. My thoughts and memories of you will live on in my mind & heart for a lifetime, Your life has taught me so much, you have always demonstrated your love for me as your own, I will miss you so much-life will not be the same without you here, but I will see you again one day soon! I love you for Eternity!
Thinking about you and your family! So sorry for your loss.
In memory of Bernice Perry Pridgen, Linda Ruffin lit a candle
Prayers and condolences to each family member. Your Mother was a very special Lady and a special friend of mine. We have a mountain of precious memories together and she will always be a part of my life. I am not far away if any of you ever need me. Including me in her obituary means more to me than I have words to express. Thank you so very much. Love. Linda
I always thought a lot of your Mom & Dad. Can picture both of them as faithful members of Oakdale Baptist Church. This picture was taken in 1`979 at a Southwest Edgcombe graduation. My sincere condolences to the family.
In memory of Bernice Perry Pridgen, Jane Whitley Pridgen lit a candle
So So sorry to here this love her was so kind and sweet..
I love and miss you so much, grandmomma. So much. Right now, grandaddy’s doing some of your word puzzles before bed. There was a tricky one he showed me after he’d solved it, when everyone was headed out for the night. It was a super busy and tough one! But he did it, even with all the commotion from the family here tonight Uncle David, Aunt Ann, Aunt Vickie and Uncle Matt, Lauren and Jeremy and Audrey, my momma and my dad, and Zack and Liz and Alora. Lots of people, lots of love. I hope you’re safe and warm and happy.
So sorry to hear about bernice but she is with her saviour now. Joe and maryy ezzell