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Ruth Lilley Lilley

December 3, 1921 ~ August 9, 2012

Ruth Lilley Lilley, 90, of Plymouth, NC, passed away at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount on August 9, 2012. Two daughters survive her: Judy Lilley Mayo and husband, Lyman, of Plymouth, and Edwina Lilley Duckworth and husband, Charles, of Nashville. She is also survived by two grandchildren: Trey Mayo and wife, Annie, of Rocky Mount, and Julie Cannon of New Hall, CA; one great granddaughter: Charlotte Anne Mayo, of Rocky Mount. Two sisters survive her: Margaret Harris of Bear Grass, NC, and Pattie Ray Spruill of Roper, NC. There are also many nieces and nephews who survive. Ruth was predeceased by her husband: William Edward "Ed" Lilley and her parents: Sylvester and Myrtle Chesson Lilley; three brothers: Ralph, Sylvester and John Speight Lilley; three sisters: Elizabeth Smith, Blanche Hardison, and Lorena Furlough. A memorial service will be held at Roper Baptist Church on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 11 am. Visitation will immediately follow in the church fellowship hall, and at other times at the home of Judy and Lyman Mayo, 184 South River Road, Plymouth, NC. 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 Location Not Available Saturday 8/11, 12:00 pm Service Location Not Available Saturday 8/11, 11:00 am

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  1. On this day where joy & sorrow meet, please know we are with you in thought & prayer.

  2. Hey Mrs. Mayo! I’m so sorry about your mother dying! She was a super sweet lady! Just remember that she is having a blow out party with the Lord!) I love and miss you soooooo much! Love Tex3


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