Lois Johnson Thorne, 83, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sampson County on July 23, 1930 to the late Lorena Elizabeth Bradshaw Bray. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Haywood H. Bray; brother, Glennwood Johnson; sisters, Elise Robbins and Ruby Webster.
Lois was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She cherished her time spent with her family; especially days spent at their beach home in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. She also enjoyed traveling all around the world with her loving husband of 58 years, Charlie.
Left to cherish her memory, her husband, Charles E. Thorne, Sr. of Rocky Mount; daughters, Terri Darby of Zebulon, Susan Tanner and husband, Jimmy of Rocky Mount and Cathy Sutton of Red Oak; son, Chuck Thorne of Nashville; grandchildren, Alex Darby, Elizabeth Cook, Charlie Cook and Michael Sutton, Jr.; great-grandson, Alexander (Little Man).
A very special thanks to all the wonderful nurses in ICU and 5th Floor at Nash Healthcare System for the exceptional care they provided our wonderful mom as well as the love and compassion they extended to our family during this difficult time. Also, a warm thank you to Dr. Gilstrat, Dr. Meltzer and the wonderful staff at Duke University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine for the care and support they have given over the years.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 100 South Church Street, Rocky Mount or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 7011 Thurston-Bowles Bldg., Chapel Hill, NC 27599.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A graveside service to remember Lois will be held at 11:00am Monday, August 12, 2013 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Associate Pastor Tyler Williams of First United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount officiating. Entombment following the service.
Arrangements 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 www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 8/11, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 8/12, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Lit a candle in memory of Lois Johnson Thorne
Lit a candle in memory of Lois Johnson Thorne
I was saddened to see the obituary of Mrs.Thorne. I have many fond memories of her as I was growing up in Rocky Mount. She was always warm,smiling ,personable and always on the go with 4 children and keeping up with big Charlie! I am certainly thinking about the Thorne family during this difficult time. A big hug to Terri,Susan, Chuck, Big Charlie , and of course Cathy! Richard Battle
I have fond memories of Lois Thorne that go back many years. She was one amazing lady! Charlie, Terri, Susan, Cathy and Chuck, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer Roberts White
When we lose a loved one to death, grief & the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times as these, we need to go to means of faith ,in the merit of Jesus shed blood, that we can gain ; everlasting life.(John 316) The Bible gives Gods word for comfort. (2 Cor. 1 3,4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah & Jesus feel about death. Jesus who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 149) How did Jesus feel about losing his friend The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarous relatives & friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He groaned in the spirit & became troubled. Then the account says Jesus gave way to tears. (John 11 33,35) Did Jesus grief mean that he had no hope Not at all, in fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11 3,4) Still he felt the pain & sorrow that death brings. Jesus did not claim to perform this amazing miracle on his own. In his prayer just before calling out to Lazarus, he made it clear that Jehovah was the source of the resurrection. (John 1141,42