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Dorothy Wilder

December 15, 1928 ~ January 21, 2025

Born in: Lenoir County, North Carolina
Resided in: Rocky Mount, North Carolina

ROCKY MOUNT – Dorothy Wilder, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born in Lenoir County, NC on December 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Pratt Register and Emma Midgette Register.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Catcher Wilder; grandsons, Bryan Moore, Travis Evans, sisters, Mary Alice Batts, Lucille Armstrong; and brother, George Register.

Dorothy was a long-time member of Englewood Baptist Church until her failing health prevented her from attending, then you could always fine her watching Hayes Barton Baptist Church on television. She was a true prayer warrior for anyone in need and always a faithful servant of her King. Dorothy was an avid reader and loved all fiction books. She was also a great cook. Dorothy loved preparing meals for her family, which would bring laughter and happiness to the family table and was always a cherished moment.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Lucinda Evans (Steve), Jennifer Weaver, Mary Wilder; grandchildren, Heather Panepinto, Nicky Weaver, Kevin Warbritton, Derek Evans, Jenna Hamilton, Bailey Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Cameron Panepinto, Deanna Panepinto, Mark Weaver Browning, Blake Evans, Carter Evans, Gavin Moore, Jameson Moore, Amber Warbritton, Abby Warbritton; brother, Gary Bridgers (Cynthia); many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. http://www.stjude.org/give.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dorothy’s memory to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or http://www.stjude.org/give.

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.

Services

Graveside: Friday, January 24, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Boulevard
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

252-937-4600

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Dorothy Wilder 's name.

St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis,

Tennesse

38105

(800) 805-5856

www.stjude.org

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  1. Days were better with you here but you will forever live in our hearts. Your unconditional love of your family will forever be remembered. Rest in peace Grandma.

  2. I am so saddened to read of Mrs. Dorothy’s passing. She and my mother ( Nell Mosely ) worked together many years ago and maintained a close friendship until my mother’s passing in 2015 at the age of 95. Mrs. Dorothy was a beautiful woman, both physically and internally. I always liked her. May she rest in eternal peace in the arms of Jesus.

  3. Jennifer and family, May God give you strength and comfort during the coming days.
    Your mom was a very special lady. I was so happy to see her at the beauty salon and enjoyed
    talking about memories from the past.
    Love,
    Judy M Bass

  4. Dear GMA,
    Thank you for the BEST 53 years of my life! You were the best of the best at being the best GMA ever! You brought so much joy to anyone that crossed your path! Your love for Mark and me will never be forgotten!!
    Save a place for us!! Rest in peace sweet GMA!! We love you, Nicky and Mark

  5. Lucinda, Steve, Nicky & entire family. I am so sorry about Mrs. Wilder’s passing. She was a great person & loved all of you so much.
    Our families have been such a part of each other for over 50 years.
    I have such good memories, from Lucinda & Earl to then Steve, whom I’ve have always thought of as another brother; to Nicky, Heather & Marty growing up together.
    I’m so sorry I can’t be with you all today as I am in Fla. At Marty’s.
    I love you all & share in your grief. Zettie


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