Rocky Mount – Jean Bone Pridgen passed away on Monday February 03, 2025, after a long struggle with dementia. She was born June 29, 1934, in Nash County to the late William Marvin and Lynda Bell Mosley Bone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Juanita Jewel Winstead, William Raybon Bone, Bobby Ray Bone, and Phillip Mosley Bone.
Jean was the oldest child of 5 children and took on the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings, doing household chores, including meal preparation and also farm duties from a very early age. She met her true love, Willie Paul “Bill” Pridgen, on the banks of the Tar River just north of Lamon’s Ferry Bridge. Bill and Jean were married in Rocky Mount on May 5, 1950. Jean immediately got involved in establishing a home while still assisting with farm activities. Children soon became part of the new family with the first son born in 1952, the second in 1955 and the third in 1961. Jean was an excellent stay at home Mom, homemaker, and cook. She loved growing flowers and vegetable gardens. After the children were grown, Jean enjoyed working as Church Secretary for many years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family, especially grandchildren and taking short trips to the beach or mountains or historical sites.
Jean leaves to cherish her memory her three sons, Paul Anthony “Tony” Pridgen, Timothy Alan Pridgen and wife Carol, Stephen Eric Pridgen and wife Debbie; Grandchildren, Lynn Tippette (Jeff), Stacy Pridgen, Stephanie Pridgen, Timothy Pridgen and Joshua Pridgen; step grandchildren Brian Stogner (Kathi), Robert Griffin (Jenny), and Leslie Tucker (Stanley); great grandchildren Jeffrey, Jonathan, and Joseph Tippette, Nathan, Sarah, Logan, and Abby Stogner, Hunter and Abby Griffin, Alexis and Brian Fronefield, Makayla Pridgen, Lucy Webster, and Landon Tucker.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Rd N, Wilson, NC 27896, with Rev. Rusty Russell and Gerald Jackson officiating. A Private Family Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at Peace Church.
The family would like to especially thank HealthView and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care provided for Jean.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jean’s name to Peace Church NEXT Campaign for the youth program, 2838 Tilghman Rd N. Wilson, NC 27896.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Services
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Visitation: Saturday, February 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Burial: Saturday, February 8, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
252-937-4600
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Jean Bone Pridgen 's name.
Peace Church NEXT Campaign
2838 Tilghman Road, N.
Wilson,
NC
27896
A best friend and sister in Christ. Have so many memories to cherish. Our main topic of conversation always centered around our Lord Jesus; now you are with Him Jean, the Victory is yours. Times of sharing scripture, praying together, walking around the pond at Sunset Park, giggling and laughing about nonsensical things. Have missed that but again, cherished memory. Will never forget your love and support since we became friends at church in the late 70’s. God knew what both of us needed and He blessed us so good. Til we meet again in the presence of Jesus, a forever grateful friend . Love you.❤️🙌🕊️
Linda Stone