ROCKY MOUNT – Elizabeth Proctor Hearne, age 90, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on December 8, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Ralph Proctor and Louise Farmer Proctor. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James “Stanley” Hearne; and her brother, Ernest Ralph Proctor and wife, Elsie; and her brothers-in-law, George Crusenberry and George Wilkins.
Elizabeth was a member of Blenheim United Methodist Church in Blenheim, SC for over 40 years. After the passing of her husband, she moved to Rocky Mount to be with her family. Elizabeth became a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and served in many capacities within the church. She loved spending time with her family and her church family. Elizabeth will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Karen Elizabeth Hearne of Rocky Mount; her sisters, Frances “Pat” Rose and husband, Robert, of Sharpsburg, Mildred “Millie” Crusenberry of Rocky Mount, Ida Lancaster and husband, Frank, of Sharpsburg, and Alma Wilkins of Rocky Mount; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 1:00 PM at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1217 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803 with Pastor Nathan Whittman and her nephew, Pastor Patrick Speight officiating. Burial will follow the service at Macclesfield Cemetery. A visitation will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1217 Bethlehem Road, 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.
Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of Mama Hearne’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. May God comfort you during these difficult days.
Karen, your Mother was such a wonderful and dear Southern Lady! Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you! Charlie and Melinda Wilfong
Precious lady. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear the passing of this precious lady.
So sorry 🙏🙏
I’m so so sorry!!!
Karen, I am so sorry to hear this. She was a very special Lady.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Mom. Sending much love, many hugs and prayers. May the Lord shower down his mercy and grace on you and your family. Gail Godwin
Praying for her family and friends 🙏🙏🙏
Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I have known, loved and respected her since I was a baby. She was like a second Mother to me when I was growing up. And I know how much she, and your Dad, meant to my Mother and Daddy.
I have so many fond memories of her from childhood through High School.
She was a very sweet and special person. I know you remember the
story of when I was a toddler and you were a baby; and our cat, Bunky, had just had kittens. She would tell that story when I was older and just laugh and laugh. I probably blushed, but I always felt like my connection with her was special. I think she had a way of making everyone feel special. She was the one who was really special. She will be missed by all who knew her!
You are in my heart, lthoughts and prayers,
Love,
Jerry
I have known Mrs. Hearne for many years. She was such a sweet lady and always friendly to everyone. She will be missed. I loved her. Lucille Carabo
Mrs. Hearne was so kind and such a Lady. She was a caring person and I had a lot of respect for her. ❤️🙏🏻
Karen, me and my family extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Mary Elizabeth.
She was a wonderful person and never met a stranger. We always had a good time when we got together (which has been a long time) but I remember the good times eating cake and goodies that she made. We would always wait for the Supt. to be farming before we were brave enough to indulge. We are so sorry for your loss but I am sure that you have some really good memories. Take care of yourself.
Mrs. Hearne was a sweet and caring lady. She was such a supervisor over the food services in Marlboro County. Our prayers will be with the family.
Karen,
We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Hearse’s death. We have so many fond memories of your mama from the time she worked at school in Blenheim when we were students, through our years as next door neighbors. She and your daddy have special places in our lives, memories and in our hearts.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Mike and Martha Ann Williams
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I met Mrs. Hearne many years ago when I began working in the McColl Primary school 36 years ago. She was always a very courteous, kind and beautiful lady. Being the school secretary, she and her staff with the school good service department were always so easy to work with. She was a wonderful leader and fine lady.
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Loved this sweet lady love you Karen God Bless you always
‘Aunt Punk’ will forever live in our hearts as a bastion of welcoming comfort. Our love is with Karen and family as we celebrate Elizabeth’s life.
Karen, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a sweet and kind person. I loved her and your Dad. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Vickie Quick Cutchin
It was always an honor to know and be around “Mama Hearne”!! She was such a grand lady, lived a full life, and was a friend to everyone. May you now rest in peace!
Karen, I know how much you loved and were fully dedicated to your mother. She will be missed by all!! Take care!
Debbie Wenzel
My most sincere condolences to the family. She was my next and was one of the sweetest people I’ve met. Her daughter and she was the first to welcome me to the neighborhood and always offered up a kind smile and wave. I remember my first Christmas as I was still getting things together there was a gentle knock at the door and it was her standing there. She was dressed up so pretty and handed me a gift. I said ma’am I can’t take this I didn’t get you anything. She said in her sweet and gentle voice “Don’t worry about it. This is for you!” I will always remember that gesture and randomly seeing her on the porch or at the window. My God continue to give comfort during this time and you all are in my prayers. Sleep in peace my friend. God Bless.
Karen Hearne, I am late hearing about your mother. My condolences. She loved you dearly and was so dedicated to you- her family. My mom passed away 5 October 2022 so perhaps I was so preoccupied that I didn’t hear about your mom. Blessings always. Let me know when you’re in the area. I’d like to catch up.
Karen, I’m sorry for the loss of your precious mama. I think about you all the time please know you are in my prayers. I love you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻