Mollie Nunnally Vann
January 2, 1941 ~ April 30, 2026
Resided in: Tarboro, North Carolina
TARBORO – Mollie Nunnally Vann, age 85, died on April 30, 2026 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. The daughter of the late John Albert Vann, Jr. and Josephine Huffines Vann, she was born in Rocky Mount, NC on January 2, 1941.
Mollie was a resident at the Easter Seals UCP Group Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC for 24 years before moving to Edgecombe Health Center by Harborview in Tarboro, NC in 2014. The Family is grateful for the loving and capable staff at both places of residence.
Mollie was confirmed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Rocky Mount, NC and most recently attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC. When she was no longer able to go to church, the priests at Saint Catherine of Siena in Tarboro, NC came to her. Mollie was a devoted Christian and her deep faith was an example for all who knew her.
Mollie is survived by her two sisters, Elizabeth Vann Hobbs, and husband, F. Worthington Hobbs, III, of Pittsburgh, PA, and Josephine Vann Harrison, and husband, Frank S. Harrison, of Rocky Mount, NC. She is also survived by her nephews, John Hobbs and David Hobbs (Maggie); and her niece, Josie Brinkman (Ethan); her great nieces, Libby Forkin (Grady), and Carolina Hobbs (Holden Leslie-Bole); and her great nephews, Whit Hobbs (Elizabeth), William Hobbs, and Harrison Brinkman. The family is thankful for numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who always remembered Mollie throughout her life. Miriam Lewis, Mollie’s friend and faithful companion, will always be considered a member of our family. Her love for Mollie and weekly visits during the twelve years Mollie lived in Tarboro will never be forgotten.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 114 St. David Street Tarboro, NC, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the church parish hall after the service.
In Lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Mollie may be made to St. Catherine of Siene Catholic Church, 1004 St. David Street Tarboro, NC 27886, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 900 Hamilton Street Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, or a charity of choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 661 English Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Services
Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00 am
St. Catherine of Sina Catholic Church
114 St. David Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
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Thank you Deana. You meant the world to Mollie and to all of us.
Thank you Deana. You meant the world to Mollie and to all of us.
Thank you Mac. I still can see pictures of our two families at the dining room table. We will miss Mollie but she is at peace and we are grateful for the long life she had.
And Mollie loved you James Brown. Thank you for being a friend to both of us.
Great memories of Mollie and all the Vanns. She will be miss by anyone who was lucky enough to know her.
Thanks Louise. She had good memories of learning how to swim in your back yard swimming pool. You and your family always remembered her throughout her life.
Mollie and my sister, Peggy lived at Caswell in Kinston at the same time. After their visits home, sometimes I rode with whoever was taking them back to Kinston. I was always amazed at Mollie’s knowledge of the current news. She was also learning to cook at that time. I have many fond memories of those days.
Molly was so devoted to Christ, I know she is in a happy place,
Thank you Pat for these memories of our sisters. I remember your Peggy and think of all of you when I walk by the house you and your siblings grew up in.
Mollie’s big laugh will be missed for sure and yes it was contagious. Thank you for your kindness Pam.
Mollie had the most wonderful sense of humor and a totally infectious laugh. We loved hearing Mollie’s many escapades, including riding horses, such courage to work harder and truer at everything she did. We will always think of Mollie, her love of music, her humor, her courage and her devotion to her family and faith.
Mollie loved each of you and spoke of you so often. Thank you all for being a huge part of her life.
Mollie loved to dye Easter eggs. I can remember going to her house, sitting at the kitchen table and dying eggs. She loved it when they came out with a crayon to write your name on the egg. We’d try to squeeze in Elizabeth on one egg and Josephine on another egg. I think of her often .
And boy did she love the Mebane’s. This memory of dying eggs has brought a smile to my face.
I know she will be missed by many.
Our sympathies.
Thank you Theresa for reminding me that you and Mollie were confirmed together. She remained a devout Catholic her entire life and her faith was an inspiration to many.