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Margaret Elizabeth Pridgen Jones

February 24, 1918 ~ July 17, 2011

Margaret Elizabeth Pridgen Jones, age 93, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Born February 24, 1918 in Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Sallie Pridgen. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Wilmer Lee Jones. Margaret loved the Lord and thanked Him every day for allowing her to be alive and for her two wonderful daughters, Connie and Vickie. She enjoyed her children, her home, her flowers and her beautiful yard. She especially loved her grandson, Brian Coley, and her two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Skylar. Margaret was an independent and feisty 93 year old woman until the day she died. She enjoyed recounting stories about World War II that she and her husband, Lee, experienced. They had many stories to tell during their 74 years of marriage. Margaret grew up on a farm with 10 siblings. She was the last surviving member and asked frequently, "Why has the Lord let me live this long. I guess He's just not through with me yet." A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she leaves behind two daughters, Connie J. May and husband Julian of Daytona Beach FL, and Vickie J. Neal and husband Ralph of Wilson; one special grandson, Brian Coley of Coats; and two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Skylar Coley. The family will receive friends 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A graveside service to celebrate her going home will be held at 11:00am Wednesday morning at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev Brandon Dees officiating. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, 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. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 7/19, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Wednesday 7/20, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Connie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the God of our salvation comfort you and your family and bring with that an abundance of inner strength and peace that only He can give. May God Bless, Vickie Sherrod Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt. 1128

  2. Connie, so sorry to hear about your mom.My thoughts will be with you and JT, and family. Take care and God bless you all. John D Baggett


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