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Irene Davis Thurmond

November 13, 1921 ~ June 17, 2013

Irene Davis Thurmond went to be with her Lord on June 17, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Sally Ann Strickland Davis and Willie Thomas Davis. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas A. Thurmond; brothers, Fred, Marvin, Floyd, Luther Carr, and Bob; sisters, Emma Lee Harper and Pearl Carey. Irene received her bachelor's degree and master's degree from East Carolina University. She was an educator with the Edgecombe County Schools for more than 40 years and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was active in her church until her health declined. Irene enjoyed knitting, crocheting and taking food to the sick and shut-in church members. Irene is survived by two sisters, Lucille Howell of Rocky Mount and Pauline Hooks of Durham; along with many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends following the service. The family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Care for their support and care. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the preschool scholarship fund at First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 6/21, 2:45 pm Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 6/21, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Mrs. Thurmond was my 4th grade teacher. She was a very caring, sweet and kind lady. I don’t think I ever saw her without a smile on her face.

  2. I had Mrs. Thurmond in 4th and again in 5th grade. I loved her so much. It was such a treat for us that she moved up with our class. I also am a teacher and have been a proud Delta Kappa Gamma sister with her for 15 years. She was a true gentlewoman and will be greatly missed. Angie Ruffin

  3. To the family of Ms. Thurmond, I would like to express my sincere condolence for your loss. Certainly Ms. Thurmond will be missed! During this time of sorrow, comfort is found in God Word(2 Cor.13-5) Job asked the question If an able-bodied man dies can he live again-Job 1414. We may wonder will we ever see our loved ones again Job 1415 gives us comfort in knowing that the Most High(Ps 8318) has a yearning to bring our loved ones to life! Yes a resurrection is on the way-John 528, 29. That is something wonderful to meditate on! J. Hunter [emailprotected]

  4. As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again

  5. I know it has been 10 years since her passing. I just happened to search and saw her obituary. My parents were dearest friends of Irene and Tom for many many years. I called then aunt and uncle. They were both sweet friends and I have many lovely pictures of my parents with Aunt Irene and Uncle Tom. We lived on Pine St and they on Tillery. My deepest sympathy even though it has been so many years-I loved them both.

    Patsy Moore Tuell


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