Kathleen Blondell Bullard Perritte
February 21, 1938 ~ December 9, 2012
Kathleen Blondell Bullard Perritte, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, December 09, 2012. Born in Laurinburg NC on February 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Duncan Melvin Gibson and Naomi Butler Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sheryl Bullard Davis.
Being part of the textile industry, Kathleen Blondell moved around in several manufacturing towns but in her later years she resided in Laurel Hill, NC and Hamlet, NC where she worked at the local Piggly Wiggly. Kathleen Blondell recently relocated to Rocky Mount to be near her children and grandchildren. Although new to the area, Kathleen Blondell had developed many close friendships at Brekenridge Retirement Center.
She leaves behind two sons, Michael Duncan Bullard and wife Sherry of Rocky Mount and Dale Mitchell Bullard and wife Nancy of Macclesfield; granddaughter, Jessica Bullard Watson and husband Dane of Tarboro; grandson, Nicholas Dale Bullard of Macclesfield; special cousin, Jimmy Larkins and wife Ann of Laurel Hill; sister, Diane Gibson Goodyear of Greer SC; two nephews; and son-in-law, Kelly Davis.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount. A service to remember Kathleen Blondell will be held at 3:30pm Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Peeles Wesleyan Chapel Church, 20781 McEachin Road, Laurel Hill NC with J.W. Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Wright Cemetery in Laurel Hill.
The family would like to thank the staff of Brekenridge Retirement Center for all the love and support shown to Kathleen Blondell during her stay.
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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My deepest condolences are extended to you and your family during this difficult time. May the verse of John 528,29 give you comfort.
Kathleen and I became friends while my husband, Byard, was a resident of Breckenridge. Kathleen was everyone’s greatest support. I am sadder than I know how to express. She was so kind and good to my husband who died on September 4. Kathleen made arrangements to be at his service and burial. I considered a new close friend and I had made plans for me to pick her up and do some things together after Christmas. I am simply blown away and my heart is so saddened. She was, in many ways, the heartbeat of Breckenridge…everyone knew her, patients and their families. Kathleen, you were there for me my friend and I am going to miss you. Breckenridge is also going to miss you… You, my friend, left us all way too soon. Thank you for all your support and friendship during Byard’s illness and his passing. I’ll miss you my buddy. Sincerely, Judy H. Park
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As we make our journey throu this life, death is our final stop. The Bible gives us help with our grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life.(John 1125) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.
Now that the tears are out of my eyes. I tryed to say Im sorry you can’t be here with us.
This will be my first year without my Mom alive. I am still going through some of her stuff even today.There have been so many regrets that I have now that shes gone. Tonight is New Years eve night. I will be with many of my friends tonight at the Moose. We will be dancing, hugging and shaking hands. Mom loved to dance. Her eyes looked so alive when we danced. She had this great big smile that said see I can still do this.Im sure it brought back many wonderful years of her life while she danced on that floor. Mom tonight I promise I will be thinking about everyone of those dances we had. I only wish for one more dance before you go. Love you Mom with all my heart. I will be thinking of you tonight. Im sorry you can be here with us.
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