Mattie Jones Bullock
July 26, 1936 ~ August 13, 2025
Born in: Cumberland County, NC
Resided in: Rocky Mount, NC
ROCKY MOUNT – Mattie Jones Bullock, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. A long-time resident of Rocky Mount, she was born in Fayetteville, NC, to the late James Archie Jones and Ruby Odom Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, W. B. Bullock. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James A. Jones, Jr. of Peyton, CO and Lewis Jones of Allen, TX.
Mattie worked with Carolina Telephone in Fayetteville for several years before transferring to Rocky Mount in 1958. After marriage and a growing family, she was a stay-at-home mom for a number of years while her “boys” were growing up. She later went back to work with Carolina Telephone (later to become Sprint) until retirement. She was an active member of Englewood United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Wesleyan Friendship Sunday School Class. Previously, she was a member of Beta Sigma Sorority and Rocky Mount BPW. She enjoyed meeting with friends and family for meals and fellowship every week.
Mattie is survived by her three sons, Doug Bullock of Rocky Mount, Jeff Bullock of Hickory, and Bob Bullock and wife, Jocelyn Newsome, Takoma Park, MD; her three grandsons, Zach Bullock and wife, Allison of Nashville, NC, Justin Bullock of Winston-Salem, and Jakob Bullock of Raleigh; her two great-grandchildren, Decker Bullock and Ada Bullock of Nashville, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of Mattie’s life will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Nathan Wittman officiating. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service at Englewood United Methodist Church.
A Private Family Burial of Cremains will take place at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mattie’s memory to Englewood United Methodist Church, PO Box 7128, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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
Celebration of Life: Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Englewood United Methodist Church
300 S. Circle Drive
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
2524432926
Visitation: Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Englewood United Methodist Church
300 S. Circle Drive
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
2524432926
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Mattie Jones Bullock 's name.
Englewood United Methodist Church
PO Box 7128
Rocky Mount,
NC
27804
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My friend forever! Mattie was our Hardee’s’ girl and loved by all. Always first at breakfast and lunch, quietly waiting for us to get there! God bless her family.
Miss Mattie always greeted me with a big smile and a hug. She will be missed.
When I think of my Aunt Mattie, the first words to pop into my head are generous, loving, compassionate. I am grateful to have known her and spent time with her. She is missed.
My prayers are for the family and loved ones who are now grieving the huge loss of no longer having her in their lives.
I loved working with Mattie at CT&T, and she had one of the sweetest spirits I’ve witnessed. She was meticulous in doing her job, and helpful to those around her, and she loved her family beyond measure. I’m thankful to call her my friend. My heart breaks that she’s no longer here for her family and friends. May God give her sons and extended family the peace, comfort and grace they need in these days ahead.
Miss Mattie was such a warm presence at Hardee’s on Wednesday morning! I looked forward to seeing her and sharing a big hug!
Chris and I are very sad to hear of Mrs. Bullock’s passing. I remember babysitting for the Bullock’s when I was in High School. We also remember our wonderful days at Edgemont Presbyterian. We loved W. B. and Mattie, they were always so nice to us.
Chris and Suzanne (Whitehurst) Marshall
Mattie was such a kind and precious soul. She always had a soft and warm way about her. One thing she told me the first or second time we met was as a Mother of three boys, she knew she wouldn’t always get them on the holidays but told never to focus on the day of the holiday and it was more important to her to have them all together. I have carried that with me and put it into place since she told me. Prayers to all of you!
Worked with her at CT&T
. She will definitely be missed
Praying for the family