Norma Meiggs Brake

Norma Louise Meiggs Brake Born on March 30, 1920 in Coinjock, NC, Norma died August 5, 2010 at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC and went to be with her beloved Henry. She was the fourth of six daughters born to Sara Frances (Sally) Bright Simmons Meiggs. She is predeceased by her mate of 60 years Henry Louis Brake, Jr.; her mother, her father, George Washington Meiggs; sisters, Kathryn Harrell, Sara Siegel, and Ernestine Oliver. Norma grew up in a small rural town in coastal NC. She graduated early from High School and went to Louisburg College for a 2 year secretarial certificate. She married Henry in 1939 and they came back to Edgecombe County about 1942 where they lived and farmed Brake Acres Farm. She was active in the West Edgecombe community - charter member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church and a lifelong choir member. Norma was a founding member of the Tar River Chorus, member of Altrusa Club and Edgemont Garden Club. Survivors are her three sons - Henry Louis Brake, III (Paula), George Meiggs Brake (Craig), Joseph Arnold Brake (Joanne); 7 grandchildren - Henry Louis Brake, IV (Cindi), Amy Lara Brake Hill (Keith), Jonathan Lee Brake, (Alisa), Thomas Wayne Brake, George Meiggs Brake, Jr. (Karen), Michael Manz Brake (Jenny), Sara Frances Brake Moseley (Allen); 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters - Elizabeth Eckert, Jean Worley; and may nieces and nephews. The family extends many thanks to all her caregivers and the staff at The Fountains of the Albemarle for the many years of careful and loving service. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at West Edgecombe Baptist Church on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation after the service. Norma's grandson, Rev. Jonathan Brake will officiate, assisted by Rev. Terry Brooks and Rev. James Emery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC 43North, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.0 in her name. The family will receive friends later at the home of Joe Brake at 2783 Cokey Road. You may share your memories and condolences with the Brake family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation West Edgecombe Baptist Church 13821 NC Highway 43 N Rocky Mount, NC 27801 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-442-7041 --> | Saturday 8/7, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Service West Edgecombe Baptist Church 13821 NC Highway 43 N Rocky Mount, NC 27801 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-442-7041 --> | Saturday 8/7, 1:00 pm