Smithfield, North Carolina
WINTON, NC - Florence Deans Pope, age 79, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014, in Johnston Health Care Center in Smithfield, NC.
Mrs. Pope was born in Bertie County on July 30, 1934, a daughter of the late Frank Raynor Deans and Martha Harrison Deans. She was a member of Winton Baptist Church and was retired as an LPN, working at Roanoke Chowan Hospital.
Being the youngest of nine siblings, Florence was the last one surviving. Besides her parents and siblings, she was also predeceased by her husband, Thomas Lee Pope, Sr. in 1993.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Dr. Thomas L. Pope, Jr., and special friend Jennifer Cranny of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Roger W. "Robin" Pope and wife, Debbie of Four Oaks, NC; and her grandsons, David F. and Jason T. Pope; and step grandson, Adam Anzivino.
A celebration of life service will be conducted on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the chapel of Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Raleigh Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Winton Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 4701 Hedgemore Drive, Suite 810, Charlotte, NC, 28209.
I am so sorry to hear of Florence's passing. We found each other years ago through genealogy. We discovered her Father Frank Deans, was the half brother of my grandfather Claud Deans. We both were so excited to have found one another, sharing information, my Mother had told me stories about her Uncle Frank in Norfolk, VA. It was such a pleasure corresponding via email with her. My sincere condolences to the family.
Donna Donnell
June 04, 2014 | Fort Worth, TX
Tommy & Robin,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Did not hear about this until just this morning. My thoughts and prayers to both your families.
Andy Melvin
March 05, 2014 | Richmond, VA
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Carolyn Martin
March 03, 2014 | Ahoskie, NC
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Did not know this until today, do I would have been at the memorial services. She was such a sweet person and my Mom, Ella Mae Vinson, thought a lot of her. Praying that God will keep his comforting arms around you all at this time.
Gloria Lassiter
March 02, 2014 | Murfreesboro, NC
TOMMY & ROBIN,
LINDA AND APRIL LEE AND EARL FUTRELL SENDS OUR PRAYERS I KNEW YOUR MOTHER SHE WAS A GREAT LADY
EARL
EARL FUTRELL
February 28, 2014 | AHOSKIE, NC
Roger,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. We pray you will find peace and comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and in the arms of our Lord. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Keith & Michelle Brinson
February 28, 2014 | Princeton, NC
Roger, I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mother. I will keep you and your brother and your families in my thoughts and prayer.
Barbara Williford
February 26, 2014 | Smithfield, NC
Roger, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know you are at ease knowing she is no longer having to suffer and that God is walking with her. I know how proud you were and how close you were. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Beverly Creech
February 26, 2014 | Smithfield, NC
Roger I will keep you and your family in my prayers, My hear goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Vickie Collins
February 26, 2014 | Willow Spring, NC