Eris Dozier Massengale

Eris Dozier Massengale, 87, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010. She was born July 20, 1923 in Nash County, daughter of the late Joseph Edwin Dozier and Mamie Price Dozier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Julian Henry Massengale Sr.; son, Julian "Henry" Massengale Jr.; and grandson, Matthew Ray Massengale. Eris was an active member of Salem Baptist Church. She started "Massengale Produce" and was well known for her chocolate and fresh coconut cakes and her apple and sweet potato jacks. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Edwin "Ray" Massengale and wife Beth; and daughter, Helen Massengale Temple, both of Whitakers. Eris had five grandchildren, James "J.J." Temple, Casey Temple, Travis Temple, Amanda Massengale and Tyler Massengale; and five great-grandchildren, Hannah, Zachary, Daniel, Skyler, and Tayler. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. The family will receive friends from 12:30p.m. to 1:45p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Salem Baptist Church and other times at the home of Ray and Beth Massengale. A service to remember Eris will be held at 2:00p.m. Wednesday following the visitation. Rev. Allen Williams will conduct the service. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church Building Fund, 4502 Swift Creek School Road, Whitakers, NC 27891. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Wednesday 10/20, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Service Location Not Available Wednesday 10/20, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804