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Ruth Odell Barefoot

November 10, 1924 ~ July 26, 2014

Ruth Odell Chapel Barefoot, 89, passed away on July 26, 2014. She was born on November 10, 1924 in Nash County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Robert Chapel and Edna Greene Chapel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Barefoot, her longtime companion, Steve Privette, two sons, Paul and Ed Barefoot, three sisters, Louice Chapel, Francis Boone, and Elma Patterson, and three brothers, Melvin, Lee, and Jimmy Chapel. Ruth is survived by four daughters, Annie Hinnant and husband Jeff of Kenly, Jackie Bissett and her husband Ken of Pinetops, Alice Adams and her husband Joe also of Pinetops, and Angie Macaskill and husband Angus Mark of Zebulon; her son, Robert Barefoot and wife Louella of Rocky Mount; and two daughter in laws, Carol Barefoot of Rocky Mount and Pat Barefoot of Pinetops. She is also survived by her grandson, Wayne Barefoot and his fianc Sherry Cockman of Danville, VA, 20 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and a host of other close family and friends. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gerald Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and condolences by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 7/29, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 7/30, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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  1. You know she’s up there having herself a great feast with our Father! I enjoy having this earthly life but, I can’t wait till the Lord calls us all home to be with him! Such a glorious time that will be!! May God give strength to you & robert and his family though this difficult time of loss. 3

  2. sending prayers to you and your family so sorry for your loss. we will have to talk sometime and catch up on each others lives known Robert for over 40 yrs.

  3. I love you Mammy…. I hope you like your new home. Until we meet again. Your Grandson Wayne Barefoot

  4. I am deeply sorry for your loss, of your dear loved one. My prayer are with you at this time. The Bible tells us Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. You will call, & I will answer you, You will long for the work of your hands. Job 14 15. Job felt sue that Jehovah longed for the day when he would resurrect his faithful servant. We have

  5. Mammy, I find myself thinking and missing you daily….At 41, I only hope to be half the person that you are….You truly gave me your all so that I would have as much as many others…Your kindness, care, and most of all love for me created a bond for Grandmothergrandson that makes many envy what we had….Thank you for those memories and I will see you again one day…. I love you. Your Grandson Wayne Barefoot


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