Helen Jane Laurie Mears
January 28, 1928 ~ April 21, 2012
Mrs. Jane Laurie Mears, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Janie was born on January 28, 1928 to Helen and John Laurie in Mountainville, New York. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Lee "Bobby" Mears; her parents; and her brother, Jack Laurie.
With her husband, Bobby, they owned and operated the Englewood Supermarket for 49 years. They were also charter members of Englewood United Methodist Church. Janie remained an active and faithful servant until her death serving on the church council, the bereavement committee, prayer shawl and welcome bread ministries. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Janie is survived by her son, Robert Lee Mears Jr. and wife, Marian of Rocky Mount; daughter, Deborah Mears Robertson and husband, James of Rocky Mount; daughter, Laurie Mears Knox and husband, John of Greensboro; grandchildren, Catherine Mears Johnson and husband Evan of Raleigh, Daniel Stafford Mears of Los Angeles, Martha Hagen Mears of New York City, Ashley Robertson Sisk and husband Jeremy of Durham, James Eric Robertson of Speed, Jamie Leigh Robertson of Rocky Mount, Emily Jane Knox and Erin Elizabeth Knox of Chapel Hill, and her beloved cat.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00pm on Monday, April 23, 2012 at Englewood United Methodist Church. A funeral service to remember Janie will follow at 2:00pm with Rev. David Benson officiating. A committal service will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, PO Box 7128, 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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Monday 4/23, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Monday 4/23, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Dear Lee, Dabbie, and Laurie, I saw your Mom’s obituary in the newspaper. I just wanted to express my condolances. Your Mom and Dad were always near and dear to our hearts. It hurts so badly to lose a parent. My Mom was about your Mom’s age when she passed away. I think of her everyday. Debbie, I always loved your Mom’s warm smile and kind words. i also remember once she made a p and j sandwich for me when I was hungry( must have been about 9 then). Bless you all at this difficult time in your life.
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Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rita Hightower
Lee and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just lost my Mother last month, so I know how difficult this time is. I will always remember your Mother and Father from the days of their grocery store. They were always so kind and genuine. I always looked forward to going shopping there because they were so nice to me and all their customers. I can picture your Mother ringing up groceries right now. Those were the days—your Mother made check out a pleasant experience. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Virgil L. Evans, II
The death of a love one is very difficult.My deepest condolences are extended to you and your family during this difficult time. Therefore, Id like to share scripture that may help, Please, read John 640, 44 and Ps. 369.
I know the pain of lossing a loved one. We somtimes think the pain is more then we can bear. We do well to trust in the words of the Bible. 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.
Lee and family…there are so many wonderful memories that I have from my experiences from Englewood Supermarket and knowing you guys through the years…way too many stories from my fist step into the store to the day I sadly watched it get torn down….your family is a big part of the way I treat people today and I have always loved you guys… Rest easy knowing that your Mom and dad are together hand in hand and happy all over again without pain! Brian Lane and family….