ROCKY MOUNT - Mary Alice Jones Weeks, age 81, went home to the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Monday, March 14, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on January 14, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Leslie H. Jones, Sr. and Marietta Ward Jones. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Jones Joyner; her sisters-in-law, Ray Bass Jones, Mary Moore Weeks Petty, Martha Barnes Weeks Gupton, and Lois Weeks; her brothers-in-law, Ryland T. "Curly" Williamson, Joseph H. Weeks, John S. Weeks, Robert E. Weeks, Vernon Petty, and Grover Gupton.
Mary grew up on the corner of Villa and Chester streets and was a proud graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High. She worked as a receptionist for Carolina Telephone and as a crossing guard for Battle Elementary School. Mary also worked for several years as a substitute teacher in Nash-Rocky Mount Schools. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, and she spent many years with the members of classes at Nash Community College. Mary enjoyed researching her family trees and discovered fer family's history back to England. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and Granny to her family as well as being dedicated to Westview Baptist Church as a long-time nursey volunteer.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Linwood C. Weeks, Sr.; her sons, Linwood C. Weeks, Jr. and daughter-in-love, Dee Davis, of Rocky Mount, David W. Weeks and daughter-in-law, Anica Weeks, of Nashville, Tim S. Weeks, of Cary, and Kenneth L. Weeks and daughter-in-love, Erin Roarty, of Raleigh; her grandchildren, Anna, Ian, and Mazzy Weeks, all of Raleigh; her sister, Marie Jones Williamson, of Rocky Mount; her brother, Leslie H. Jones, Jr., of Rocky Mount; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Mary Alice's Life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Westview Baptist Church, 3408 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Westview Baptist Church.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the care and support of Hospice and Palliative Care of UNC Nash, Stacy's Companions; and the Doctors and Nurses of UNC Cancer Care of Nash's Infusion Lab, and Boice-Willis Clinic.
Flowers are welcome.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Location Not Available
Saturday 3/19, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Westview Baptist Church.
Service
Location Not Available
Saturday 3/19, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Celebration of Mary Alice's Life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Westview Baptist Church, 3408 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Mrs Weeks was a wonderful lady! Always positive and fun to talk with. Carol and I send our condolences and love to the entire family.
I always enjoyed working with Mrs Weeks. She was always a lovely, friendly person.
To the Weeks family, I am so very sorry to learn of Mrs. Week’s passing. I have enjoyed her company and good cooking at holiday gatherings. As you grieve your loss and celebrate her wonderful life, please know you will remain in my prayers. Derik Davis (Dee’s brother)
We are so sorry to learn of Mary Alice’s passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Julia Gregg and family
so sorry to hear about Mrs. Weeks. Our hearts and prayers are with Mr. Weeks and his family. She will be missed. She was my neighbor for many years and was one of the best people that I have known and was a very good neighbor. Your old neighbors Jennifer, Marvis, Zack, Danielle and Kevin
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MRS. MARY’S PASSING. SHE WAS A STAPLE AT EDWARDS MUDDLE SCHOOL AS A VALUED SUBSTITUTE FOR SO MANY YEARS. I’M GLAD I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW HER. I AM KEEPING ALL OF YOU, HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, CLOSE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Holding you all close in prayer.
In memory of Mary Alice Jones Weeks, Russell&Judy Jones lit a candle
She it a nice person and being pray for the family