Natalie Dozier Gupton
December 19, 1927 ~ September 3, 2020
SALEM - Natalie Dozier Gupton, age 92, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on December 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Dozier and Mamie Price Dozier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Percy Edward Gupton; her son, Michael Anthony Gupton; her great-grandson, Skylar Gauge Davis; five sisters; and two brothers.
Natalie was employed with Schlage Lock Corporation, Abbott Laboratories and GBH Garment Company. She was a charter member of Salem Baptist Church. Natalie will be forever remembered for the love she shared with her family and loved ones. She loved sewing, cooking, and picking out pecans. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Natalie leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Percy Edward "Ed" Gupton, Jr. and wife, Donna, of Enfield, Linda Gupton Short and husband, Billy, of Red Oak, and Pamela Gupton Wester of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her sister, Judy R. Crawley; her brother, Kelly Dozier; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She also leaves to cherish her memory a special niece, Gail Bisbee, who loved Natalie as her own mother.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Dozier Family Cemetery, Whitakers, with Rev. Allen Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 4502 Swift Creek School Road, Whitakers, NC 27891.
During the COVID 19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
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.
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Saturday 9/5, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Dozier Family Cemetery, Whitakers, with Rev. Allen Williams officiating.
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Saturday 9/5, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Dozier Family Cemetery, Whitakers, with Rev. Allen Williams officiating.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Prayers for all of the family,she will truly be missed
Sorry for the loss, Prayers for all the family. She was a sweet lady!
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to each of you. May each moment you had with her and all the special memories help you through this difficult time and give you comfort.
Linda, we are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family close in prayer. May God wrap his loving arms around you and bring you comfort. Teresa and Al Bullard
To Ed, Donna and family, Ms Natalie was one of the sweetest ladies I know. She was always friendly and sat behind me at church asking me how me and my family were doing! She was a very special Christian Lady! Prayers for her family! She is at rest now!
When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.
Pam, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I always thought a lot of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to all your family.
Aunt Natalie will be greatly missed. She was a great comfort to talk to about life and family. My condolences go out to Ed, Linda, Pam, their families and Michael’s family. I will miss the visits and talks we had while sharing some ice cream. Love you Aunt Natalie.
It’s with a heavy heart that we can’t be there to say good bye, but know that Aunt Natalie’s memory will live with me always. Some of my fondest childhood memories are spending the day with Pam while Aunt Natalie graded tobacco and having hot dogs and pork and beans for lunch.. Good times! Love you all .
In memory of Natalie Dozier Gupton, Kristina Gupton lit a candle
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Grandma I love you so much and miss you already. You were a special Grandma and no one can ever take that away.
So sorry to hear of your Mom, Pam. The world will be a different place without your Mom, but hopefully we will see or Moms again, in a better place. Prayers for your family.