Rachel Bright Obituary
Rachel was born on March 10, 1929, to Vera and Alton Allcox. She was raised on a farm as the beloved baby of 12 children: Bruce, Elmo, Sherwood, Earl, Herman, Jim, Maxton, Claudia, and her beloved Edna.
She is survived by two children, Barbara and Clif, both of Vanceboro. She was preceded in death by her son, Little Joe; her husband, Joe Bright, a former member of the N.C. House of Representatives; and her 11 brothers and sisters.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation at 6 p.m. and memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bright home, 7274 U.S. 17 North, Vanceboro.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Vanceboro.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.
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Alice Windom Whitley
August 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Mrs. Bright,
I offer my sincere sympathies. May God give you strength, guidance and peace, as only He can provide.
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Richard Allcox
August 16, 2010
Aunt Rachel always had a special place in my heart. I can remember as a child spending time at her home and always being treated like one of her own children. Going to spend time there was always an adventure that remains a wonderful memory to me wether it was at her home or her beach house. I know she is in a better place now and joined with all her family members that past before her. They are all looking down on us now with love and watching over all of us that remain. There is nothing that I can say to ease the pain of your loss. Just take comfort in the fact that she lived a wonderful life and was loved by many many family and friends.
"Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Richard "Ricky", Sylvia, Kira and Lachlan Allcox
Jackie Jones
August 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family through your time of sorrow. Cliff you and Barbara were dovoted to your Mom. I know that she was very proud of you both. I know that she will be missed my many.
Mary Freeman
August 15, 2010
Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. Rae will be remembered by all who knew her for her kindness and love of sewing. May God continue to bless you.
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