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Billie Langley Holt

January 24, 1931 ~ September 24, 2012

Billie Langley Holt, age 81, passed away peacefully Monday, September 24, 2012. A native of Rocky Mount, she was born on January 24, 1931, the daughter of the late J. H. Radford and Ima Allie Hamilton Radford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Langley; brothers, Johnnie and Charles Radford; sister, Doris R. Davis; niece, Brenda Riley; nephew, Danny Ray Radford; and great-grandson, Camden Pridgen Leonard. A true servants heart, she was a caregiver to everyone in need. She dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of her family. Billie was an avid leader in the Swelton Heights Baptist Church and was an active member of Northside Community Church. She was also a member of the Elks Lodge. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Sonny Holt; brother, James Radford; daughters, Starr Pridgen Langley and husband Romey of Rocky Mount and Sherry Dawn Pridgen of Nashville; son, Rev. Mark Pridgen and wife Linda of Rocky Mount; granddaughters, Kelly Pridgen Leonard and husband Rev. Clay Leonard of Rocky Mount, Jamie Pridgen Lascallette and husband Gary of Nashville, and Melissa Langley Lancaster and husband Matthew of Rocky Mount; and great-grandsons, Jordan Taylor of Raleigh, Kyle Taylor, Brayden Leonard, Elison Leonard, all of Rocky Mount, and Ashton Lascallette of Nashville. A Going Home service will be held at 7:00pm Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Pridgen, Rev. Glenn Moore, and Rev. Clay Leonard officiating. The family will receive friends at 5:30pm Thursday evening prior to the service. Burial will be at 11:00am Friday morning at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Northside Community Church Building Fund, 1660 Beaver Pond Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804. 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. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 9/27, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 9/27, 7:00 pm Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 9/28, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Starr,Sherry Dawn and Marky, You have been blessed with a wonderful mama and you have so many good memories to keep with you always. Curtis and I loved her as we love each of you. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love,Curtis & Bonita

  2. Sherry, What a wonderful relationship you and your Mother shared. She was truly blessed to have such a loving and dedicated daughter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  3. Starr, Sherry and Mark. My heart is so saddened with the lose of your mother and my friend of many years. This is not an easy time, but with God and friends, it is bearable.We can all rest with assurane that she is with her Lord and all the friends and family that have gone before her. God bless and you are in my prayers.

  4. Sherry, I understand the pain you and your family are dealing with right now, but know that your Mother is free of all pain and suffering from this earth. You know she is at peace and singing Glory to God in heaven. My prayers are with you. Love, Anna

  5. Mark, Sherry and Starr….you are in my thoughts and prayers…I love you bunches…your Mama is dancing all over heaven….

  6. Star, Sherry and Mark. My prayers are with each of you and your families. You had a such a sweet Mom. You were so blessed to have your Mom with you for so many years. Your Mom is in heaven with all of her family and friends that have gone on before. She was such a blessing to every one she knew. Kathleen Sullivan Hardy

  7. As we make our way on this journey of life, death is our final stop. We are over come with grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly greived was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection & the life. (John 1125) What a wonderful gift we have been, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.


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