Bertha “Jean” Sherrod Talbott
December 29, 1937 ~ May 7, 2016
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Bertha “Jean” Sherrod Talbott, age78 passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born in Nash County and was the daughter of the late Lonnie Benjamin Sherrod and Jennie Lee Lamm Sherrod of Rocky Ridge. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby Talbott: brothers : Harold Sherrod of Sims and Cecil Sherrod of Kenly.
Jean is survived by her children, Jacqueline Mallory and husband James “Jay” of Rocky Mount, Jennie Sessoms and husband Julius Lynwood of Tarboro, Bobbie Jo Newsome and husband Wayne of Wilson; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Faye Stallings of Tarboro and her loving niece Jan Joyner of Raleigh.
Jean worked for Burlington Industries for 25 years and is retired from Nash County department of Social Services where she worked for 15 years.
The family would like to thank Spring Arbor and the staff of the Fountains of the Albermale for the love and care they showed to their Mother. Also, a special thank you to her in-home care givers who provided many months of continuous loving care prior to going live at Spring Arbor.
Visitation with the family will be held Monday, May 9, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A Service to Remember will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The burial will take place following the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 5/9, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 5/10, 1:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Jackie, Jenny and Joan….my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have fond memories of Bertha Jen and will cherish the fact that she and you all came to Dad’s 75th birthday celebration. That is the last time I saw her. I wish I were there to be with and see you at this time, but know that my heart is with you. God bless you all. Love and prayers. Debbie Sherrod
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Jackie, so sorry to hear of Jean passing. I will always remember her smile and cherish the years we worked together here at DSS. Keeping your family in our prayers through this difficult time.
Jean’s smile would always light up any room and make any gloomy day brighter! I loved her sense of humor and will cherish the time I worked with her. I am blessed to have known her. Prayers for the family as they prepare for her homegoing and learn to live without her as part of their daily lives. She will forever live in your hearts and within the many memories that all of you share.
Jackie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet lady that I got to know while working here at Dss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Patrice
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Love you, Amy Harris
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Jackie, So sorry for your loss, Jean was one of a kind, we had a lot of laughs and I loved her smile, she will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have many memories of her, cherish each one as I’m sure all of us will.
Mrs. Jackie I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious mother. I never had the opportunity to meet her; however, this week I have heard many great things about her and her time with the county. I watched the beautiful tribute video of her, she was a gorgeous woman, with a contagious smile. You and your family are in my thoughts a prayers.