Daisy Britton James, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. Born in Salters, SC on February 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William H. Britton and Letha B. Britton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Neil James; brother, Bill Britton; and sisters, Margaret Buckner and Mildred Barrett.
Daisy was employed with JC Penney in the accounting department for over 35 years.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three daughters, Gail Walters and husband William of Rocky Mount, Lisa Morehouse and husband Ron of Tarboro, and Karen Stallings and husband Wayne of Raleigh; eight grandchildren, James Holland (Danielle), Bradley Walters (Dana), Christopher Powell (Michelle), Andrew Walters, Alyssa Morehouse, Matthew Stallings, Sarah and Hannah Stallings; special friend, Noelle Joyner; and four great-grandchildren, Haley and Cheyenne Holland, Christian Powell, and Colton Walters.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 1:30pm to 3:00pm Sunday, July 15, 2012 at West Edgecombe Baptist Church. A service to remember Daisy will be held at 3:00pm following the visitation with Rev. Terry W. Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church Building Fund, 13821 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount NC 27801.
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
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Sunday 7/15, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Sunday 7/15, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I enjoyed working with Daisy for 13 years and sharing our stories about our children and grandchildren! Our prayers are with her family. Connie and Robert S. Arn
Lit a candle in memory of Daisy Britton James
She was a sweet and very special lady.My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Phillip Dupree
To Gail & Family, we want to say that Ms.James was a very sweet lady. We always enjoyed seeing & having her at some of the Walters family gatherings, as we felt she was one of us.We know she will be truly missed. Our prayers will be with each of you during this time of sorrow. Alice W. & Leon Morris
Ms.Daisy was a very special lady to all that knew her and she was the best Sunday School teacher for the childrens dept. at WEBC. She hugged all the children and loved them just like they were hers.She will be truly missed by the family of WEBC. We will be praying for all of you and we will cherish her memory til we meet at the pearly gates of heaven. Tom & Martha Barnes
Gail, Lisa and Karen, your mother was a great neighbor and friend. Elsie and I would stop by to see her every so often,She was a great lady who loved her family and we do also. Laddie & Elsie Crisp
Gail, Lisa, and Karen….your mother was so special and such a good friend to my mother. I know you will miss her, but feel blessed with all the wonderful memories you have of her. I had some wonderful times with all of you growing up. My prayers are with you in your time of loss. I am sure my mother was right there at Heaven’s gate with so many others welcoming Miss Daisy to her heavenly home.
Ms. James will always have a special place in my heart. Angie Starkweather