Norma Melton Calhoun, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born November 21, 1926 in Nash County to the late Patty and D. Leon Melton. She graduated from Red Oak School and attended Campbell University.
Norma was a humble servant always ministering to the needs of others. She had an especially deep and compassionate love for the Lord, her children and grandchildren. A lifelong resident of Edgecombe County, Norma was an active member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church, Ruritanettes, the West Edgecombe Homemakers Club and a devoted homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, L.G. “Tony” Calhoun. Surviving are her daughters, Brenda C. Bazemore and husband Tom of Rocky Mount, Kathy C. Scott and husband John of Raleigh; sons, L. Gordon Calhoun and wife Sandi M. of Richmond, and Michael Calhoun of Rocky Mount ; grandchildren, Cameron Bazemore, Matthew Bazemore and wife Kristin, Bryce and Lauren Calhoun, Blake and Jared Scott, Ed Eatman; great-grandchild, Kalla Eatman; and sisters, Peggy Melton and Alice Shearin of Dortches.
A funeral to celebrate her life will be held 2:00pm Sunday, April 22, 2012 at West Edgecombe Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 7:00pm to 8:30pm Saturday evening at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13312 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 4/21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Sunday 4/22, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Mrs. Calhoun will certainly be missed at WEBC. She was one of the sweetest ladies I know. Whenever you talked to her she was always sharing stories about her family or if you visited her she would share pictures of them.. Rest in peace Ms. Norma-I will certainly miss you..
David and I both send our heartfelt sympathy to you. We know you will always miss her, but we also know once the immediate grief subsides you will enjoy great memories and laughs with family and friends when thinking of her. Take care, we love you. David and Pam Smith
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your sweet and loving mother. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Candy Purvis Perry
Kathy, you have been in my heart as you have made this journey with your Mother. I pray God will wrap you in His arms and bring you comfort. With love, Pat Moore
I know the pain that death can bring to the heart. It is almost all that the heart can stand. The Bible will help us in our time of grief. Jesus gave way to tears over the death of his friend Lazarous.(John1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life.(John1125) What a great gift we have been givin throu the ramson sacrifice of Jehovah’s beloved son Jesus Christ.(John316) How great to have the hope of seening our loved ones again.