Charlotte Shearin Thompson

Rocky Mount - Charlotte Shearin Thompson, age 92, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. Born in Nash County on November 28, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Howard Shearin and Annie Ellen Shearin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. Thompson, Jr.; her son, James R. “Skip” Thompson, III; her brother, Howard Shearin; her sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Robert Overby. She is survived by her granddaughter, Sharon Thompson Wojda (Pete) of Bend, Oregon; grandson, Greg Thompson of Rocky Mount and their mother Beth Ezzell Thompson; daughter-in-law, Mary Wright Thompson; grandchildren, Steven Bailey (Kristie), Mary Bailey Willis, John Bailey (Tracey); great-grandchildren, Wade Thompson, Kate Bailey, Emma Willis, Caitlin Bailey; sister-in-law Nannie Ree Shearin; and her beloved nieces and nephews. Charlotte graduated from East Carolina Teachers College and enjoyed teaching in Rocky Mount for over 30 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma honor society for women educators. Charlotte was a woman of deep faith who lived out that faith each day of her life. She showed the love of Jesus in many ways but never more so than when she was serving others - family members, students, her church and even her fellow residents at Sterling House for as long as she was able. The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of Brookdale Rocky Mount (formerly Sterling House) and Hospice of Nash General for their loving care. A special word of thanks to Lester and Myra Ellen for their faithfulness to Charlotte over the years, especially their dedication in assisting her to be able to attend worship services and activities at Dortches Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 1:00PM at Dortches Baptist Church, 4776 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Reverend Phillip Barton officiating. Visitation will follow the service. A private burial will take place prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dortches Baptist Church, 4776 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. 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. Memorial Dortches Baptist Church Cemetery 4776 Dortches Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-3936 --> | Thursday 8/6, 1:00 pm