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Rose “Marie” McNeely Harrelson

July 10, 1938 ~ April 11, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT - Rose "Marie" McNeely Harrelson, age 81, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on July 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roy Zachary McNeely and Nora Elon Graham McNeely. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John William McNeely; and sister, Joyce McNeely Croom. Marie leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 25 years, Allen Oquinn Harrelson; son, Carson "Eugene" Weaver, Jr. and wife, Joy, of Battleboro; and daughters, Cathy Parham and husband, Zack, of Apex, Penny Walston and husband, Randy, of Pinetops, and Pamela Wood of Tarboro. She is also survived by grandchildren, Lauren Brooke Weaver, Jacob Eugene Weaver, Brian Register, Chris Register, Amber Smith, Nikki Taylor, Adam Smith; and niece, Leslie Pate. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Price officiating. A brief visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons Bible Memorial Fund, Tarboro Camp, PO Box 15, Tarboro, NC 27886. 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. During a family's time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well-being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place an online condolence on our website or give the family a phone call. Again, we understand this is a difficult time but we encourage exhibiting safety and courtesy to everyone involved in these services. The mandate from Governor Cooper includes funerals, visitations and all services, so we must limit the attendance until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented situation. Visitation Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 4/17, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm A brief visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 4/17, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Price officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 4/17, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Price officiating.

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  1. Dear Cathy and Eugene, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. May peace be with in your time of grief and sorrow. Sincerely. Mike Adams

  2. Sending my sincerest condolences to all family and friends. she always had a smile and and will be missed deeply by all her church family


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