Lillie Ruth Rowland Whitley
August 9, 1915 ~ September 28, 2016
Lillie Ruth Rowland Whitley, age 101, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on August 9, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Licurus Marcillus Rowland and Mary Ellen Walker Rowland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Whitley; three sons, Benjamin Dale Williams, Richard Coleman Whitley, Jerry Gilbert Whitley, one daughter, Sondra ONeal Hall. She is also preceded in death by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Lillie leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Madeline Stanley of Tarboro and Jo Ann Whitley Massengill of Smithfield. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and twenty-five great-great grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives at 3:30 PM prior to the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Lillie Ruth Rowland Whitley. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of Gods kingdom. Local ministry volunteer