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Dora Haggard Obituary
ROCKY MOUNT - Dora Walston Haggard, age 79, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018.
Born in Nash County, NC on July 5, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Walston and Nanny Isola Taylor Walston. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Weaver.
Dora was born and raised in Rocky Mount. She graduated from West Edgecombe High School and had an Associate Degree from Mattatuck Community College in Connecticut. Dora worked in Wolcott, CT for many years, as a Para-Professional, with the visually impaired and children with other special needs. She loved her children and grandchildren immensely and her smile always brightened up the room. Dora always made everyone feel special.
Dora leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 47 years, Frank Powell Haggard of Rocky Mount; son, William Dennis Weaver and granddaughters, Hanah and Emme, of Petaluma, CA; daughter, Rebecca Haggard Douglas and husband, Thomas, and grandchildren, Trey, Ben (wife, Hannah) and Meghan, of Jacksonville, FL; son, David Edward Weaver and wife, Tracy, and granddaughter, Jordan, of Wolcott, CT; daughter, Sarah Haggard D'VIRGILIO and husband, Michael, and grandchildren, Gabrielle, Adam and Dominic, of Land O'Lakes, FL; daughter, Sybil Haggard Chamberlin and husband, Tyson, and grandsons, Noah and Elliott, of Torrington, CT; and nieces, Nancy Balkum, Linda Bullock and Jeannette Bunn.
A Celebration of Dora's Life will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Frank Haggard officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, c/o Naomi Moore, 5358 Scott Church Road, Lucama, NC 27851 or Tar River Orchestra & Chorus, P. O. Box 8255, Rocky Mount, NC 27802.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
As published in the Rocky Mount Telegram
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Linda Daigle
September 21, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Dora was truly a very special, loving lady. I know that she will be truly missed and she will always remain in my heart and my prayers. The year that she spent in my classroom with Christy Killian was one of the best years of my teaching career.
August 30, 2018
My condolences to the bereaved family and friends. May you rejoice in the Most High, who is our helper, especially in times like this. (Psalm 70:4, 5)
David & Lynne Bidwell
August 27, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. May Dora's laughter and beautiful smile remain in your hearts forever. God bless.
Dianna & Nick Rogers
August 24, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Dora was a very special lady to all that knew her. God Bless you and the family.
Phillip Carraway
August 24, 2018
God Bless. Rest in Peace my friend.
August 23, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. Dora will always be remembered by many people.
August 23, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May God's loyal love comfort you during this difficult time..Psalms 119:76
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