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Hazel Gurganus Carter

April 18, 1931 ~ April 25, 2012

Hazel Gurganus Carter, age 81, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Born in Enfield NC on April 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Quincy Eugene Gurganus and Nannie Hux Gurganus. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Leland Clester Carter; baby sister, Joyce Marie Gurganus; and brother, James Gurganus. Hazel dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of her family. She leaves behind two daughters, Nannette Carter and Vicky Carter, both of Rocky Mount; sisters, Evelyn Jarrett of Rocky Mount, Betty Strickland and Judy Barnes, both of Emporia VA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was especially fond of nephews, Mike Strickland of Emporia VA and Randall Strickland of Fayetteville AR who fondly referred to her as their “Second Mama”. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, April 27, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Hazel will be held at 2:00pm Saturday afternoon at Harvest Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service are Mike Strickland, Josh Barnes, Brad Barbour, Dawsie Davis, Brent Williams and Bryan Barbour. Honorary Pallbearers are James Fleming, Eddie Woltman and Preston Bremus. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Guardian Care and Friends of Hospice Nash General for the care and support shown to Hazel. Also a special thank you to the church family of Harvest Baptist Church and Grace Covenant Church for your love, prayers and visits during this difficult time. 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. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 4/27, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Service Harvest Baptist Church 2325 Old Mill Road Rocky Mount, NC 27803 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-458-5785 --> | Saturday 4/28, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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  1. I will always treasure the memories of growing up with Aunt Hazel so involved in our lives. I remember her using a clothes pin to fasten a towel around my shoulders to fancy a cape so that I could fly around her house. I remember how fun it was to go through the closet off of her kitchen. It was filled with games and other old trinkets, like the electric organ, or the typewriter that we were always allowed to play with. It always felt like such an adventure to rummage through that room! I recall the pin cushion that looked like a tomato that always sat on the end table of the sofa. I would try to hide it as soon as we got there so Vicky couldn’t chase me around the house with a pin, only threatening to stick me, but never doing it. I remember how the floor sloped in the bathroom and the light turned on and off with a pull string. And who doesn’t recall the COAL PILE! How many baths were taken as a result of playing in that pile of coal I remember putting the leaf in the kitchen table so we could all get around it, no matter how full that kitchen got…there was always room in her lap for me. I recall running around with several cousins, through the kitchen until we rocked over the cabinet that held lots of dishes and it came crashing over just in time to pin me under it. I don’t recall how many things were broken, and I aslo don’t recall getting in any trouble over it…as long as I was OK, that’s all that mattered to Aunt Hazel. Even though my mother had only my brother and I, it always felt like I had 2 sisters in Nannette and Vicky. They were all so involved in our lives and always around for the important stuff. I remember all the weekends at Grandma’s house with her there and how she would always tell folks she was me and my brothers 2nd MOM…yes you were Aunt Hazel! I remember coming in late after my senior prom and she was staying at our house. I got a little sick in the bathroom, and even though I deserved it…because as my mother told her…I had been drinking something I shouldn’t have been, she was right there to pat my back and clean up my mess. I could go on and on, and probably have, and still not do justice to how fond the memories are I have of this wonderful woman I called Ain’t Hazel. I am just so blessed to have had her in my life and will miss her terribly. I just know she’s found a bluegrass band somewhere up there and is dancing a jig as we speak! Nite Nite, Sleep tight, Love you Ain’t Hazie!!!

  2. I know the pain of lossing a loved one. It is a time of our life that is the most painful.. We do well to go to the Bible with help in our hour of need. Jehovah said he is near to those who are broken hearted, & those who are crushed in spirit.(Ps.3418) Jesus said I am the vine & my Father is the culvator.(John151) What a great gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones again.


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