Mary Alice Dunbar Narron
August 7, 1924 ~ February 19, 2019
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ROCKY MOUNT - Mary Alice Dunbar Narron, age 94, went to be with her Lord and join the love of her life on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Born in Pungo, NC on August 7, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Dunbar and Estelle Allen Dunbar. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Thad T. Narron, Jr.; siblings, Benjamin Dunbar, Alfred Dunbar, and Pearl Hathaway; and by her nephew, Alfred Dunbar, Jr.
Mary Alice settled in Rocky Mount in the 1940's, where she became an operator with Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Company. There she advanced to Assistant Manager of Operator Services before retiring after 38 years of service. An active member of Southside Baptist Church for many years, Mary Alice loved and appreciated her church family. Although she did not have children of her own, "Aunt Alice" was blessed to be "another mother" to many, especially to her nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Her lively sense of humor, and compassionate, caring heart will truly be missed.
Mary Alice leaves behind to cherish her memory, nephew, James Alfred Hathaway and wife, Deborah; nieces, Judy Mendiola and husband, Frank, Sandy Clark and husband, David, Joann Strickland, Norma Dunbar, Carissa Benfield and husband, Bill, Jill Pike and husband, Ken; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Gay. She was loved, and will be dearly missed by a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews who brought much joy to her life.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor C.J. Cauble officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Friends and family are welcome to gather at her niece, Carissa & Bill Benfield's home on Thursday, February 21st, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, 1700 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
The family would like to express appreciation to her wonderful Southside Baptist Church family and to Community Home and Hospice Care. They would like to share their love and gratitude to her "Alice's angels" home caregivers, Phoebe Boule' and Wilhemenia Artis, and to Dr. David Browder, her health care provider whom she loved.
Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822.
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.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 2/22, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 2/22, 11:00 am - 12:00 am
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor J.C. Cauble officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 2/22, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Mary Narron, I really loved her She was my supervisior for many years at Carolina telephone and telegraph.She will be missed
So sorry for your loss! I grew up in the same neighborhood south side. I remember her and Thad. Such sweet people.
Many fond memories of Mrs. Narron from my days at Carolina Tel & Tel. I’m sorry for your family’s loss and pray that God’s grace be with you during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
To the family our sincere condolences go out to you in this extremely difficult time the death of a loved one can be devastating the Bible offers hope for a time when sickness and death will be no more revelation 213,4 for more encouragement visit our website at jw.org
Mary Alice will Be Miss Meed She was Like another Grandma to me and I will miss Her but I have Comfort in Knowing She is in Heaven Now With Mr Narron My Thoughts & Prayers are with Her Family Friends
I’m saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs Narron. She was a wonderful friend and mentor. I always enjoyed working with her. She had such a great sense of humor, always making me smile. I really loved this lady.
We are very sorry for your loss. Marvin and Sue Farmer
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Something that comforted our family during such a difficult time was the promise found in the Bible. Revelation 213,4 promises that God will wipe away all tears from their eyes and death will be no more . I truly hope that these words will bring comfort to your family as it did ours.