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▰ Willie Mae Ferrell

Died May 06, … More Information
Willie Mae Ferrell, born December 2, 1924 entered into eternal rest May 6, 2017 in Wilson, North Carolina. Willie was 92. Tags: #Thomas- #Gooch #Evergreen #Park #Nash #Wilson #Owens- #Beatrice #Dionne #Frances #Charlotte #Sharon #Susan #Phyllis #Johnson #Willie #Ferrell #Sherwood #Cephus #Mattie #Smith #Children #Research #Danny #Place #Memphis
Obituary: Willie Mae Ferrell

2, 1924 – May 6, 2017



Willie Mae Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, passed away . services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. , May 10, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton . The Rev. Frank Gooch will officiate. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum in Evergreen Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends , from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Thomas-Yelverton , 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC.

Willie Mae retired from Owens-Minor as a pharmaceutical sales representative after 25 years of service. She loved working in both her home and yard. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Surviving are her sister, Beatrice Turner; and a host of extended family and friends, including special caregivers, Dionne Williams, Frances Hyde, Charlotte Crocker, Sharon Jones and Susan Swain.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllis Marcia Johnson; husband, Willie Alton Ferrell, Jr.; former husband, Sherwood Johnson; parents, Cephus and Mattie Scott Smith; and several sisters and brothers.

Flowers are welcome and memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org.

arrangements are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton . Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.

▰ Willie Mae Ferrell

Died May 06, … More Information
Willie Mae Ferrell, born December 2, 1924 died May 6, 2017 in Wilson, North Carolina. Willie was 92.

▰ William Thomas Ferrell

Died March 27, … More Information
William Thomas Ferrell, of Kinston, North Carolina, joined the Lord March 27, 2003. William was 52.
Obituary published: March 28, 2003 in "Norfolk V-P (VA)"

▰ William Mckinley I Ferrell

Died November 06, … More Information
William Mckinley I Ferrell, age 62 of North Carolina, entered eternal life November 6, 2001.
Obituary published: November 07, 2001 in "Salisbury P"

▰ William Graham Sr Ferrell

Died June 10, … More Information
William Graham Sr Ferrell, of Burgaw, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 10, 2006. William was 84.
Obituary published: June 11, 2006 in "Wilmington S-N"

▰ William Frank Ferrell

Died June 17, … More Information
William Frank Ferrell, age 80 of Garner, North Carolina, died on June 17, 1999.
Obituary published: June 18, 1999 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ William Francis Ferrell

Died May 19, … More Information
William Francis Ferrell, age 83 of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next May 19, 2006.
Obituary published: May 20, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ William Ernest Ferrell

Died July 18, … More Information
William Ernest Ferrell, born December 23, 1960 went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2014 in Statesville, North Carolina. William was 53. Tags: #Statesville #Gospel #Annette #Christina #Charleston #West #Drema #Richard #Wesley #Jeffery #Ocala #Florida #Williams #Pastor
Obituary: William Ernest Ferrell, 53, of Statesville died , 18, 2014, at Gordon Hospice House.
He was born 23, 1960, in Fayette , West Virginia, and was the son of Drema Stewart Byrd and the late William Russell Ferrell. He was a self-employed handyman and attended Statesville Full Gospel Tabernacle.
In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Annette Bass.
He is survived by a daughter, Christina Ferrell, of Charleston, West Virginia; his mother and step-father, Drema and Richard Byrd of Statesville; two brothers, Wesley Ferrell of Statesville, Jeffery Ferrell of Ocala, Florida; and and two grandchildren.
Memorial service celebrating Williams life will be held at 2:00 PM , 3, 2014, at Statesville Full Gospel Tabernacle with Pastor Max E. Hayes and Pastor Tammy H. James officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Bunch-Johnson is entrusted with the arrangements.

▰ William Ernest Ferrell

Died July 18, … More Information
William Ernest Ferrell, born December 23, 1960 entered eternal life July 18, 2014 in Statesville, North Carolina. William was 53.
Family members and close friends: , Pastor Max Hayes, Bunch-johnson Funeral Home, Danielle Ferrell York, Statesville Full Gospel Tabernacle

▰ William Bryant Ferrell

Died August 26, … More Information
William Bryant Ferrell, born January 15, 1964 passed away peacefully August 26, 2013 in Mount Holly, North Carolina. William was 49.
Family members and close friends: , Janice Keziah, Stephanie Moretz, Colleen Sutton, Bethaney Paul, Tonya Teal, Wanda Warf, Debbie Westbrook Garrett, Wanda Irvin Smith, Paula Roland, Kimberly Ferrell, Carla Smith, Rick Stancil, Marsha And Ken Stogner, The Shaws

▰ Wilbur Ferrell

Died October 13, … More Information
Wilbur Ferrell, born January 16, 1941 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 13, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Wilbur was 74.

▰ Wilbur Ferrell

Died October 13, … More Information
Wilbur Ferrell, born January 16, 1941 went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Wilbur was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Marylin Nichols, Liz And Ed White, Shirley Smith, Ken Reams

▰ Wesley Floyd Ferrell

Died November 17, … More Information
Wesley Floyd Ferrell, born July 25, 1944 entered into eternal rest November 17, 2016 in Shawboro, North Carolina. Wesley was 72.

▰ Virginia (Broome) Ferrell

Died December 11, … More Information
Virginia (Broome) Ferrell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home December 11, 2000. Virginia was 59.
Obituary published: December 12, 2000 in "Gaston G"

▰ Virginia (Broome) Ferrell

Died December 10, … More Information
Virginia (Broome) Ferrell passed away peacefully December 10, 2000, at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was 59.
Obituary published: December 11, 2000 in "Gaston G"

▰ Virginia [Carden] Ferrell

Died September 01, … More Information
Virginia [Carden] Ferrell, of Durham, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest September 1, 1997. Virginia was 87.
Obituary published: September 02, 1997 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Virginia "Puddin" (Broome) Ferrell

Died December 12, … More Information
Virginia "Puddin" (Broome) Ferrell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on December 12, 2000. Virginia was 59.
Obituary published: December 13, 2000 in "Gaston G"

▰ Vernon Ferrell

Died August 05, … More Information
Vernon Ferrell, 84, of Goldsboro, North Carolina gained his wings on August 5, 2003.
Obituary published: August 06, 2003 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Vernon Ferrell

Died March 05, … More Information
Vernon Ferrell went into the presence of the Lord on March 5, 2006 in North Carolina.
Obituary published: March 06, 2006 in "News Argus"

▰ Thornton Richard Jr "Rick" Ferrell

Died February 28, … More Information
Thornton Richard Jr "Rick" Ferrell died unexpectedly on February 28, 2000 at the age of 75 in Seven Lakes, North Carolina.
Obituary published: February 29, 2000 in "Fayetteville O-T"

▰ Thomas Steven Ferrell

Died November 14, … More Information
Thomas Steven Ferrell, of North Carolina, born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, died on November 14, 2001. Thomas was 36.
Obituary published: November 15, 2001 in "Rock Hill H (SC)"

▰ Thomas Preston Ferrell

Died October 12, … More Information
Thomas Preston Ferrell, of Butner, North Carolina, died on October 12, 2005. Thomas was 65.
Obituary published: October 13, 2005 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Thomas Aldridge Ferrell

Died November 11, … More Information
Thomas Aldridge Ferrell, age 87 of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next November 11, 1997.
Obituary published: November 12, 1997 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Thelma (Davis) Ferrell

Died July 06, … More Information
Thelma (Davis) Ferrell, age 83 of Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully July 6, 1996.
Obituary published: July 07, 1996 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Susie Jones Ferrell

Died January 25, … More Information
Susie Jones Ferrell, of Shawboro, North Carolina, passed from this life on January 25, 2009. Susie was 83.
Obituary published: January 26, 2009 in "Norfolk V-P (VA)"

▰ Steven Dennis Ferrell

Died May 25, … More Information
Steven Dennis Ferrell, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, passed from this life on May 25, 2002. Steven was 49.
Obituary published: May 26, 2002 in "CTele (OH)"

▰ Steven Dennis Ferrell

Died May 25, … More Information
Steven Dennis Ferrell, age 48 of Jacksonville, North Carolina, entered eternal life May 25, 2002.
Obituary published: May 26, 2002 in "Lorain J (OH)"

▰ Stephen Edgar Ferrell

Died May 19, … More Information
Stephen Edgar Ferrell, born August 19, 1935 departed this life Sunday May 19, 2016 in Fremont, North Carolina. Stephen was 80.

▰ Seretha M Ferrell

Died November 24, … More Information
Seretha M Ferrell, born September 23, 1934 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 24, 2020 in Wilson, North Carolina. Seretha was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Lucy Watson, Nikki Respess

▰ Scott Christopher Ferrell

Died July 06, … More Information
Scott Christopher Ferrell, age 24 of Cary, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest July 6, 1997.
Obituary published: July 07, 1997 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Sarah Sue Ferrell

Died September 29, … More Information
Sarah Sue Ferrell, born March 11, 1932 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master September 29, 2020 in New Bern, North Carolina. Sarah was 88.

▰ Sara Ellen Ferrell

Died January 28, … More Information
Sara Ellen Ferrell, born July 18, 1931 departed this life Sunday January 28, 2015 in Knightdale, North Carolina. Sara was 83. Tags: #Henry
Obituary: Sara was born on 18, 1931 and passed away on , 28, 2015. Sara was a resident of Knightdale, North Carolina at the time of passing. Sara was married to Henry.

▰ Sara Ellen Wilson Ferrell

Died January 28, … More Information
Sara Ellen Wilson Ferrell, born July 18, 1931 died on January 28, 2015 in Knightdale, North Carolina. Sara was 83. Tags: #Mary #Hospital #Raleigh #Hayes- #Myrtle #Grammar #Needham #High #North #Womens #Greensboro #Wake #Henry #Knightdale #Scout #Church #Deacon #School #Barrett #Sara #John #Thomas #Debbie #Kernersville #Elaine #Castleberry #Dene #Archer #Jeffrey #Malinda #Erika #Dennis #Lumberton #Alicia #Ryan #Ridge #Ferrell #Wilmington #Jenny #Virginia #Lacey #Nashville #Lauren #Kyle #Mattox #Cooper #Paxton #Camden #Presley #Celebration #Life #Poole #Service #Knight #Wendell #Grove #Ferrell- #Saras
Obituary: Sara Ellen Wilson Ferrell died on , 28, 2015. She was lifelong resident of Wake including the last 65 years of her life as a resident of Knightdale. She was born on 18, 1931 in the Mary Elizabeth Hospital in Raleigh and grew up in the Hayes-Barton neighborhood. Mrs. Ferrell attended Myrtle Underwood Grammar School and was a 1949 graduate of Needham Broughton High School where she was a very active alum after graduation. She also attended North Carolina Womens (UNC- Greensboro) for a year before leaving the city to live in the country that is eastern Wake with the love of her life, Henry E. Ferrell.
Mrs. Ferrell loved the community of Knightdale. She was an active supporter of the local public schools and her community at large and was even part of a group of den mothers who more than 50 years ago started the local Boy Scout Troop/Pack 347. She was a long-time member of Knightdale Baptist Church where she served as a Deacon, School teacher and served on many various committees.
Mrs. Ferrell was predeceased by her parents Barrett D. Wilson, Sr. and Sara R. Wilson, her brothers Barrett D. Wilson, Jr. and John R. Wilson, her husband of 44 years, Henry E. Ferrell and her son Thomas (Tommy) M. Ferrell, Sr. She is survived by her children Henry (Hank) B. Ferrell and his wife Debbie of Kernersville, Elaine Ferrell Castleberry and her husband Dene of Archer Lodge and Jeffrey W. Ferrell and his wife Malinda of Knightdale. Mrs. Ferrell is survived by 7 grandchildren, Erika F. Powers and her husband Dennis of Lumberton, Alicia (Lee-Lee) F. Wilcox and her husband Ryan of Oak Ridge, Thomas M. (Madison) Ferrell, Jr. of Wilmington, Cad Castleberry and his wife Jenny of Virginia Beach, VA, Lacey Castleberry of Nashville, TN, Lauren Ferrell of Knightdale and Kyle Ferrell of Knightdale. She also is survived by 5 great-grandchildren, Mattox Powers, Cooper Powers, Paxton Powers, Camden Wilcox and Presley Wilcox.
A Celebration of Life will occur at 2:00 pm, , 31, 2015 in the chapel at L. Harold Poole Service, 944 Old Knight Rd., Knightdale. The family will receive visitors prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 pm and at other times at the homes of Elaine Castleberry at 272 Wendell Rd., Wendell and Jeffrey Ferrell at 1012 Oak Grove Drive, Knightdale. Burial will follow the service at the Ferrell-House on Old Ferrell Road in Knightdale. In lieu of flowers, Saras request is that contributions be made to Knightdale Baptist Church Family Life , P.O. Box 21, Knightdale, NC 27545.

▰ Samuel White Ferrell

Died May 23, … More Information
Samuel White Ferrell, 55, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2005 in Catawba, North Carolina.
Obituary published: May 24, 2005 in "Rock Hill H (SC)"

▰ Sally Edmundson Ferrell

Died July 27, … More Information
Sally Edmundson Ferrell, born January 23, 1928 went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2015 in Lucama, North Carolina. Sally was 87. Tags: #Herman
Obituary: Sally was born on 23, 1928 and passed away on , 27, 2015. Sally was a resident of Lucama, North Carolina at the time of passing. Sally was married to Herman.

▰ Sadie (Buie) Ferrell

Died July 29, … More Information
Sadie (Buie) Ferrell passed away July 29, 2005 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Obituary published: July 30, 2005 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Sadie (Buie) Ferrell

Died July 28, … More Information
Sadie (Buie) Ferrell left this earth on July 28, 2005 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Obituary published: July 29, 2005 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Sadie (Buie) Ferrell

Died July 27, … More Information
Sadie (Buie) Ferrell passed away July 27, 2005 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Obituary published: July 28, 2005 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Rufus Ferrell

Died February 13, … More Information
Rufus Ferrell, age 78 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, joined the Lord February 13, 2001.
Obituary published: February 14, 2001 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Rosalie Miss Ferrell

Died January 17, … More Information
Rosalie Miss Ferrell, of North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 17, 2000. Rosalie was 77.
Obituary published: January 18, 2000 in "Smithfield H"

▰ Ronald Ferrell

Died May 12, … More Information
Ronald Ferrell, born October 2, 1947 passed from this life on May 12, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ronald was 69.

▰ Robert David Ferrell

Died February 09, … More Information
Robert David Ferrell, age 61 of Loris, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on February 9, 2007.
Obituary published: February 10, 2007 in "Martinsburg J (WV)"

▰ Robert "Jim" Ferrell

Died January 15, … More Information
Robert "Jim" Ferrell, of Maysville, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Robert January 15, 2006. Robert was 73.
Obituary published: January 16, 2006 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Richard L Ferrell

Died June 05, … More Information
Richard L Ferrell, of North Carolina, born in Huntington, West Virginia, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Richard June 5, 2011. Richard was 63.
Obituary published: June 06, 2011 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Richard Leroy Ferrell

Died June 14, … More Information
Richard Leroy Ferrell, born November 18, 1964 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 14, 2017 in North Carolina. Richard was 52.

▰ Rebecca Askew Ferrell

Died May 21, … More Information
Rebecca Askew Ferrell, born April 24, 1914 entered into eternal rest May 21, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rebecca was 100. Tags: #Johnston #Willie #Askew #Ferrell #Landis #Becky #Raleigh #Lyman #Velma #Chapel #Brant #Chris #Martin #Paul #Memorial #Hayes #Baptist #Park #Rebeccas #Glenwood #Springmoor #Fund #Sawmill
Obituary: Rebecca A. Ferrell, 100, of Raleigh, NC, passed away , May 21, 2014. She was born in Johnston , NC on 24, 1914 to the late A.G. Askew and the late Willie Baker Askew.

Rebecca is predeceased by her husband, R. Bernard Ferrell; and her 9 siblings.

Rebecca is survived by her sons, Landis Ferrell and his wife Becky of Raleigh, NC, and Lyman Ferrell and his wife Velma of Chapel Hill, NC. She is also
survived by her grandsons, Brant Ferrell (Carla), Chris Ferrell (Tara), Martin Ferrell (Leah), Paul Ferrell (Sarah); six great grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on , May 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Hayes Barton Baptist Church. A private interment was previously held at Raleigh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, in Rebeccas name, may be made to Hayes Barton Baptist Church, 1800 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608 or the Springmoor Endowment Fund, 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615.

▰ Rebecca Askew Ferrell

Died May 21, … More Information
Rebecca Askew Ferrell, born April 24, 1914 died on May 21, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rebecca was 100.
Family members and close friends: , Beth & Carl Balckmann

▰ Ray Bryant Ferrell

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Ray B Ferrell

Died June 20, … More Information
Ray B Ferrell, born October 29, 1918 passed from this world into the next June 20, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ray was 92.

▰ Ray Bryant Ferrell

Died January 01, … More Information
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