Gertrude “Trudy” Boone Brigman
June 16, 1913 ~ April 3, 2014
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Gertrude “Trudy” Boone Brigman, age 100, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Born in Nash County on June 16, 1913, she was the daughter of the late William Oscar Boone and Sallie Bell Boone. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Brigman and brother, W.O. Boone Jr.
Trudy was a leader at Calvary Baptist Church where she also sang in the choir, championed the Womens Missionary Union and taught in the GA program. She was known as a mentor and prayer warrior and for her outreach which included visiting shut-ins, sending cards and making calls of encouragement. She taught Sunday school for over 40 years; six men from her class would one day go into full-time ministry.
She leaves behind two daughters, Betty Winstead and husband Rudolph of Nashville NC and Lu Ann Herring and husband Romie of Raleigh; granddaughter, Celeste Winstead of Nashville TN; and sister, Sallie Mae Chason of Smyrna TN.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Trudy will be held at 2:00pm Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, c/o Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
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.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 4/5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 4/6, 2:00 pm
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Mrs. Brigman was a joy to be around. She always had a beautiful smile and made you feel loved. I always enjoyed visiting with her and her family while mama was her neighbor. The last time I saw her she since she turned 100 she was still smiling. Love and prayers, Gene and Nancy Jones
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. As you prepare to lay them to rest; to sleep in death for just a little while (John 1111) I hope your family will find solace in the resurrection promise of Jesus; to awaken those who are now sleeping in death (John 528,29) to restore them back to life; this time with the hope to live eternally on the renewed Paradise earth, so that Gods will, will be done on the earth, as it is in Heaven..-Matthew 69,10; Luke 2343. Until that wonderful blessed promise is fulfilled, and you are reunited with your loved one again; may Jehovah God soothe your grieving hearts now and grant you peace and comfort, during this most sadden time..-Matthew 54.
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When we are burden, with the loss of a loved one to death. Trust God to give you the strength to face the days ahead. In John 8 12, Jesus tells us I am the light of the world. He that follows me will by no means walk in darkness, but will possess the light of life. What a blessing we have been given, for Jesus has shown us the way.