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Earleen Procter Obituary
Raleigh
Earleen Virginia Humphreys Procter, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born September 5, 1935 in Waynesboro, VA to the late Earl Wood Humphreys and Hannah Marie Johansen Humphreys. Earleen attended Jefferson Business School in Virginia and for several years worked as a Realtor with Howard Perry & Walston Better Homes and Gardens. Earleen was a beloved mother and grandmother and was always eager to help others and put their needs first. She volunteered with Highland United Methodist Church, YWCA, Junior League of Raleigh, United Way, Interact, Urban Ministries, NC Wildlife Federation, Glen Eden Park Planning Committee, Girl Scout Troop Leader, as well as other various civic and community organizations.
The family will receive relatives and friends Friday, November 10, 2017 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, 27607.
Graveside service 1:00 pm, Friday, November 10, 2017 at Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, 27601.
Surviving: daughters: Lucy Procter Ringland (Tom) of Raleigh, Becky Procter Livingston (Boyd) of Columbia, MD; grandchildren: Haley Marie Livingston, Janna Skylar Livingston; son-in-law, Johnny Barham of Wendell; sisters-in-law: Marriott Procter Little, Doris Procter Bason both of Raleigh; niece, Debbie Flynn of Wake Forest; many other nieces, nephews and multiple extended family members.
In addition to her parents Earleen was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Jarvis Procter; daughter, Beth Barham; grandson, Jeremy Procter Barham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.
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Sally Domby
November 9, 2017
Earleen was such a lovely person. She always expressed an interest in you and a delight to see you. Such a beautiful lady!
Jenny Eury
November 9, 2017
I had the pleasure of knowing Earleen as a neighbor in Village Glenn. She graciously opened her home for meetings when we both served on the Board of Directors for the homeowner's association. Memories of her cheery disposition still prompt me to smile when I think of her...a dear soul!
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