Nancy Patterson Spikes
January 29, 1930 ~ May 27, 2011
Mrs. Nancy Patterson Spikes, age 81, of Rocky Mount, NC, died Friday, May 27, 2011.
Born January 29, 1930 in Edgecombe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William McKinley and Mazie Raikes Patterson. Mrs. Spikes was an amazing woman who touched many peoples lives. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife who always put her family first. She was a homemaker and a member of Englewood Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount, which she loved dearly.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Clifford Daniel Spikes; a daughter, Wanda Spikes Benson of Raleigh, NC; a son, Clifford Daniel Spikes, Jr. of Garner, NC; two brothers, Walter McKinley "Pat" Patterson of Chicago, IL and Robert Alexander "Bobby" Patterson of Vinton, VA; three grandchildren, Amber Spikes Eaton, Clifford Daniel "Trey" Spikes, III, and Kathryn Raikes Benson, all of Raleigh, NC; and a great-grandson, Cooper Barnes Eaton of Raleigh, NC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William McKinley Patterson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Englewood Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Horace Ward and the Rev. Dr. Rob Westlund will officiate. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Englewood Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.
You may share your memories and condolences with the Spikes family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Englewood Presbyterian Church
100 S. Englewood Drive
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Tuesday 5/31, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Englewood Presbyterian Church
100 S. Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 6/1, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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one of many memories that will stay with me forever is hearing Nancy (MomNana) always saying that you’ve not fully dressed until you’ve put your smile on and that she did so well!! Her postive energy and spirit will live forever. My heart and thoughts go out to her family and dear friends that loved her so. Lots of love, Donna Morris
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Wanda, I have just learned of your mom’s passing when RIta phoned me. I am so very sorry for your loss. As you know, I enjoyed so many meals at your house in Rocky Mt. when I would come with Rita and Marguerite to visit. She was a wonderful,kind and graceful lady and I so enjoyed talking with her and sharing laughter over the years. I am sure your memories will be with you and Clifford always, My love and prayers, Julie Saunders Raleigh, N.C.
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A lifetime of memories…beach trips, shopping trips, just hanging out. More recently, running into each other here and there. Nancy was and is loved by all of us and we will always have that with us. Her laughter is one of my memories that I will hold dear. Clifford, Danny, Wanda, my love and prayers I send to you. Teresa
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I was so sad when I learned of Mrs. Spikes passing. When I was growing up, Mrs. Spikes would give me m&m’s EVERY time I saw her. My sister and I called her The m&m Lady! She was such a sweet lady and will surely be missed. Allison Warren Osborne (Josie & JC’s daughter) Winterville, NC
Wanda, Danny & Mr. Spikes, You have been in our thoughts and prayers last night, today and will be in the days to come. I’m am so sorry we are unable to be there but I hope you know you have always been special to us all and even though we don’t see each other as much as we used to we have special memories we will never forget. Your Mama was my Mama too growing up and her special sayings will never be forgotten. Keep in touch and I’m really glad we were all able to see each other in December. Love, Joan, Susan & Marie Lewis