Elizabeth David
Elizabeth David is our comptroller at Wheeler & Woodlief. In addition to her financial duties, she creates beautiful memorial programs, videos, collaborates with families to complete obituaries, and steps in to provide support to the secretaries. She considers it her passion and honor to try and meet every family that comes through the doors of Wheeler & Woodlief. Elizabeth was born in the heart of New Orleans, LA, and now resides in North Carolina with her husband, Royal, and their six children: Kemp, Dexter, Mason, Andre, Peyton, and Sarah. She is also a proud Mimi to three grandchildren, Hannah, Ethan, and Kayden, and a great-grandmother to four great-grandchildren, Harper Kate, Leon, Jet, and Lucca.
Before moving to North Carolina, Elizabeth attended the University of New Orleans, where she studied computer programming. She began her work at Wheeler & Woodlief in 2013.
Elizabeth was a CCD teacher in New Iberia, instructing children from second to seventh grade, and had the honor of participating in the First Communion of her first four children. She was also involved in community work, participated in school activities, and was a member of the National Professional Women's Club. Since moving to Rocky Mount, while her youngest three children attended Rocky Mount Academy, Elizabeth took great pleasure in assisting with school field trips whenever possible and participating in various club activities.
When she's not working, Elizabeth loved supporting her children's athletic games and now her grandson's football games. She enjoys taking photos to capture cherished memories, gardening, and cooking. Every year, she prepared her famous Louisiana-style gumbo and potato salad for her son's football team.
There are three things most important to Elizabeth: God, her family, and serving others.
"Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
From the moment we contacted Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Services, we were met with compassion, professionalism, and a level of care that brought us tremendous peace during a difficult time. Every detail was handled with grace and dignity, and their team ensured our loved one was honored in the most respectful way possible. Our pastor, who has officiated many services over the years, shared that this was the most kind, professional, and organized service he had ever been a part of—and we couldn't agree more. From the quiet support behind the scenes to the seamless coordination of every aspect of the ceremony, their attention to detail was unmatched. We are deeply grateful to the entire staff at Wheeler and Woodlief. They made a painful experience easier with their warmth, guidance, and dedication. Thank you for helping us celebrate a life well-lived with such honor and love.