Eileen Costello Pope
May 12, 1934 ~ November 24, 2019
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ROCKY MOUNT - Eileen Costello Pope, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in Galway, Ireland on May 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Michael Costello and Bridgette Nally Costello. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Costello and Coleman Costello; sisters, Mary Bilger and Brenda Costello; son-in-law, Dicky Barnes; brother-in-law, Ray Austin; sister-in-law, Barbara Costello; and grandson-in-law, Daniel "Blake" Dawes.
Eileen's family left Republic of Ireland to pursue employment when she was a young child. As a young mother, Eileen shared her harrowing accounts of almost nightly bombings during WWII with her children. Eileen, a GI Bride (USAF) to Johnnie L. Pope, married of 54 years, now divorced, came to the states in 1955 where she was welcomed and loved by Bob and Mamie Draper of Seaboard, NC. She had never even seen a lighting bug or a snake until then! One of Eileen's proudest moments was becoming a naturalized American Citizen in January 1959. Her work life was at J.P. Stevens in Roanoke Rapids where she had many friends until the tragic accident with the loss of her right arm. She is survived by her lifelong friend, Christine Woodruff of Roanoke Rapids and her very special friend, John Kilpatrick of Rocky Mount.
Eileen leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Brenda Odom and husband, Charlie, of Nashville, Marie Pope of Rocky Mount, and Sheryll Barnes of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Crystal Dawes, Lindsey Yarbrough and husband, Charles, Stephen Radloff, Matthew Radloff and wife, Amanda, and Sherrie Radloff; great-grandchildren, Noah Radloff, Gage Radloff, Ava Radloff, Remy Jo Radloff, Nolan Radloff, Daner Radloff, Cameron Dawes, Keagen Dawes, Trevor Yarbrough, Brooklyn Mullen, Savannah Yarbrough, and Charles Yarbrough; brothers, Patrick Costello and wife, Eileen, of England and Peter Costello and wife, Emily, of Coventry, England; and sister, Winifred Austin of Coventry, England.
A Celebration of Eileen's life will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Robert Louis Prezioso officiating. Visitation with the family will be following the service until 12:00 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 420 Paul Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
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
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 11/27, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visitation with the family will be following the service until 12:00 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 11/27, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
A Celebration of Eileen's life will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Robert Louis Prezioso officiating.
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Moma, I will be lighting a candle for you the rest of my life. I love you very much.
Eileen was one of the most comforting people at Covenant Homes. Eileen was positive, compassionate and always ready to share of herself. I have missed her since beingaway from Covenant and am deeply saddened to learn we have lost her. Heaven truly welcomed an angel.
To all Eileen’s Family .her sister Winnie Brothers Peter Patrick and families have such happy memories of the times Eileen spent here with us all in Coventry England she is going to be sadly missed by us all RIP we love you xxx
My deepest sympathy to Sheryll and her sisters on the loss of their mother. May the Love of God surround you and uphold you during this time of sorrow.
She was like a daisy; soft, gentle, and beautiful with a whisper of elegance. Ashley and I are blessed to have had the wonderful opportunity to get to know her. May the days ahead give you peace as you pause to remember what a full life she had to share with all of her loved family and friends. God Bless ❤
Oh Momma. I have called out your name over and over again. I will miss saying that to you. I will miss you so very much. Who will give me advice now No need. You taught me well. You raised me well. Until we meet again.
Oh Momma. I have called out your name over and over again. I will miss saying that to you. I will miss you so very much. Who will give me advice now No need. You taught me well. You raised me well. Until we meet again.
My wonderful beautiful lady I love you to the moon and back from infinity and beyond I am gonna miss you so much! You were my 2nd mom growing up. You are gone but will never be forgotten!
Dear Grandma, I love and miss you so much. Words can not describe what a wonderful women and Grandma you were to me and our family. You were always a ray of sunshine, always smiling and caring. I love you to the moon and back!
With Deepest Sympathy to Eileen’s family. Your mom was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I know you will miss her so much.