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Dorothy Lee Taylor Stallings

April 24, 1934 ~ March 16, 2019

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 ROCKY MOUNT - Dorothy Lee Taylor Stallings, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 16, 2019, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on April 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Moses Taylor and Lena Jackson Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her son, Adam C. Curtis, Jr.; daughter, Sue Holder; brothers, Jimmy Taylor and Elbert Taylor; and sisters, Nellie Colbert, Dolly Bottoms, Sylvia Lamb, and Pattie New. Dorothy was a charter member of Oak View Baptist Church where she graciously served in many functions. She was a very active and faithful servant who loved her family, church, church family, and her friends. Dorothy was a devoted cafeteria manager for over 22 years with the Nash/Rocky Mount School System. She enjoyed the beauty in caring for her garden, the same care she gave to her family throughout the years. Dorothy created a multitude of wonderful memories for her family and friends, around her delicious home cooked meals. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 29 years, Callie J. Stallings; and daughters, Joan Weeks and husband, Gary, of Rocky Mount, Sue Dodd and husband, Jeff, of Howe, OK, and Laura Clark of Howe, OK. She is also survived by grandchildren, April Richardson and husband, Josh and Greg Weeks and wife, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Austin Weeks, Christopher Weeks, Kyle Richardson, and Camden Richardson, Landen Weeks, and Amelia Weeks; brothers, Billy Taylor and wife, Jessie Dean, and Ray Taylor and wife, Jean; sister, Mary Alice Hodges; special friend, Linda Frazier; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Oak View Baptist Church, 2412 Arlington Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, with brother-in-law, Marvin Stallings and Pastor David Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. A visitation will be from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Oak View Baptist Church. The family would like to say a special thank you to Kindred Health Care (Lindsey and Coty), Community Home Care & Hospice (Kim, Susanne, Bobbi) and Dr. Maria Picton, her Oncologist for the last eight years. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Oak View Baptist Church, 2412 Arlington Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 or Metavivor Cancer Research, 1783 Forest Drive, #184, Annapolis, MA 21401 Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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 Oak View Baptist Church 2412 Arlington Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-5975 --> | Tuesday 3/19, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm A visitation will be from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Oak View Baptist Church. Service Oak View Baptist Church 2412 Arlington Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-5975 --> | Tuesday 3/19, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Oak View Baptist Church, 2412 Arlington Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, with brother-in-law, Marvin Stallings and Pastor David Taylor officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Tuesday 3/19, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.

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  1. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Papa Jim and to all the family. Ma Dorothy was a second mom to me. I’m so thankful for her love throughout the years. She was a godly woman who loved her family beyond measure. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, all of whom she loved unconditionally. Her love and the memories we shared will forever be in my heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Sherry and Danny Bunn

  2. May God guide you through your tough days ahead. We are sorry for your pain,it will get better..Joyce Toler and family…….

  3. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim, and all of the family. Aunt Dorothy was a lovely, precious woman and was cherished by all of the family. May God bless and comfort every one of you.

  4. Mrs. Weeks, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We pray for peace of mind and strength in the days to come. We love you!!

  5. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Papa Jim, Joan Weeks, Sue Dodd and all their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, Mama Dorothy’s brothers, Ray and Billy Taylor and their wives, Jean and Jessie Dean, and sister Mary Alice Hodges and her family. God has added another rose to his heavenly bouquet. She was truly a woman of God and cherished her family. May God Bless all of you through this sad time of grief. We love each and every one of you.

  6. Aunt Dorothy always brought a smile to our faces whenever we saw her or talked to her on the phone. We will miss her comment to us when said twin I love you.we were blessed with a host of aunts and uncles but aunt Dorothy and uncle Jim were in the top of our favorites.welove you

  7. Heaven gained a beautiful angel! Aunt Dorothy will be missed by many people. I have very special memories with her. Love you much….until we meet again.

  8. My deepest condolences go out to your family. I know she is at rest now and she is having a wonderful time with her famiy and friends in Heaven. Rest In Peace Sweetie.

  9. Sue, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. She is in the arms of Jesus now. We will be praying for you and your family.

  10. Sorry for your lost.she’s in God’s Arms now and no more pain.praying for all of you.Love to all

  11. My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Losing our dear ones is very difficult to accept. Something that comforted our family during such a difficult time was the promise found in the Bible. Revelation 21 3,4 promises that God will wipe away all tears from their eyes and death will be no more . If you would like to read more about God’s promises visit jw.org.


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