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Bessie Boone Smith

August 19, 1920 ~ April 8, 2013

Nashville - Bessie Boone Smith, 92, went to Heaven on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was born in Nash County on August 19, 1920 to the late Luther Daniel and Martha Taylor Boone. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe L. Smith; two sons, Luther Ray Smith, and Wayne "Cotton" Smith; one brother, Herman Boone. Bessie loved quilting, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Left to cherish her memory, two sons, Ronnie Smith of Rocky Mount, Louis B. Smith and wife, Karen of Nashville; two daughters, Elizabeth Faye Keeter of Raleigh, and Janelle Gentry and husband, Butch of South Hill, VA; five grandchildren, Timothy Keeter, Ryan Smith, Wanda Glover, Buffi Smith and Adrienne Smith; five great-grandchildren, Tabitha Keeter Bowman, Drew and Donna Keeter, Angela Parker, and Ayden Carter; one great-great-grandson, Barrett Bowman; one sister, Lessie Boone Bailey of Sharpsburg. The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 6:00-8:30pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to celebrate the life of Bessie will be held at 2:00pm Friday, April 12, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodief Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum. 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.wheelerwoodief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 4/11, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 4/12, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. If I had looked the world over I could have never found a better mother in-law. She was a special person to me and I loved her dearly.

  2. YOU WILL TRUELY BE MISSED , YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND , LOVED YOU LIKE FAMILY ,and YOUR TATER JACKS TOO , THEY ARENT ANY LEFT LIKE YOU , YOU WERE SPECIAL

  3. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the everyone during this time of sadness … Memories of Bessie will last a life-time …. She was always one of our favorites to visit while in NC … A classy woman that was truly second to none ……. XOXO THE CALIFORNIA SMITHS

  4. I am so sorry for the loss of Aunt Bessie. She was truly a great lady. She was always willing to help others and always knew how to make you laugh and feel welcomed. I will always remember her. I know she is resting peacefully now with all the other family that has went before her. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I love each one of you! Thinking of you during this time. Love You All! Amy Rose Batts 3

  5. WE ARE GLAD GRANNY SMITH GOT TO SEE AND LOVE BARRETT BOWMAN BEFORE SHE PASSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO TABITHA AND BEN BOWMAN

  6. I am so sorry for your loss. She suffered a long time. I know she is a better place. I will remember you in my prayers. Love, Sharon

  7. Few things in life will ever affect us more deeply than the death of a loved one. Afterwards, you may have to be contending with a range of emotions that you never before experienced. Death affects each person differently. Indeed, the Bible says that each one has his own plague & his own pain.(2 Chron. 629) Crying is not a sign of weakness. Even such strong men as Abraham, Joseph, David, & Jesus shed tears when they were grieving.- Gen. 232; Gen. 501; 2 Samuel 111,12; Samuel 1833; John 1135. Grief can be like waves that crashed ashore at unexpected moments. This is normaleven if it occurs years after your loved ones death. Dont hold back the tears! Crying helps ease the pain of grief. People grief in different ways. The important thing is this If you feel tears welling up, realize that it may be A time to weep (Ecc. 34) Jesus Christ was a perfect man who had strong faith in God. Yet, he Gave way to tears over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) We can find much comfort through the help of the Bible. In time the grief will ease & you will be able to carry on, from one day to the next. I hope that these words will help you in your time of need


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