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Pattie Elizabeth Jones Tippett

March 19, 1926 ~ July 5, 2013

Pattie Elizabeth (Lib) Jones Tippett, age 87, passed away Friday, July 05, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Nash County on March 19, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Luther B. Jones Sr. and Maggie Garris Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband Reo Nicklson Tippett; sister, Dot Ezzell; and brothers, Russell Jones, Franklin Jones, William R. Jones and Marvin Jones. A devoted loving mother and grandmother, Lib always put others before herself. Her generous spirit was felt by many and she will be missed by all who loved her. She leaves behind two daughters, Judy Taylor and husband Ed of Rocky Mount and Debra Worley and husband Archie of Scotland Neck; grandchildren, Lisa Worley Brooks and husband Tab of Windsor and Michael Worley and wife Julie of Tarboro; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Worley, Savannah Rodgers, Cole Brooks and Holden Brooks. She is also survived by sisters, Gertrude Light of Lake Gaston, Eunice Finch of Petersburg VA and Nellie Hudgins of Enfield; brother, Luther B. Jones Jr. of Richmond VA; brother-in-law, Jesse (Moe) Wayne Ezzell of Glen Allen VA; and sister-in-law, Janet Jones of Richmond VA. The family will receive friends and relatives 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday, July 07, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of Debra and Archie Worley. A service to remember Lib will be held at 2:00pm Monday afternoon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Matthew Jones officiating. Burial will follow the service at Whitakers Cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and her special caregivers at Golden Living Retirement Center for the love and compassion shown to Lib during her stay. 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 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 7/7, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 7/8, 2:00 pm Cemetery

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  1. Many happy and special times spent with Aunt Lib during my childhood. There were meals, Friday night shopping, sitting on the porch swing, shelling beans and raking that front yard of Magnolia leaves that had to be spotless. She always made me feel right at home.

  2. As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again

  3. Many happy and special times with Aunt Lib. She always looked out for all of us kids. We all racked Magnolia leaves!! She taught me how to cut boiled eggs the right way to make deviled eggs when I was about 8 years old. Aunt Lib always had the best deviled eggs and I started looking for them when I hit the door. So many wonderful childhood memories we all shared together at Aunt Lib’s. I love and will miss her…and all…


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