Mary Gwendolyn Wooten

Mary Gwendolyn Wooten obituary, Rocky Mount, NC

Mary Gwendolyn Wooten

Mary Wooten Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Nov. 11, 2025.

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RICHMOND, VA – Mary Gwendolyn Wooten, age 69, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Richmond, VA. Born March 22, 1956, at Parkview Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. She was the daughter of the late Maddry and Doris Wooten of Rocky Mount, N.C. She is also preceded in death by her son, Gregory Phillip Pugh, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted son, Brian Dodson (Jennifer) of Chesterfield, VA; four grandchildren, Rhylan and Brayden Robinson of Nash County, NC, and Skylar and McKinley Dodson of Chesterfield, VA; her brother, David Wooten (Marybeth)of NC; her sister, Susan Hopper (Tom) of NC; her nieces, Ashley Woolard, Taylor Hopper and Samatha Dorris all of NC; her nephews, Andrew Wooten of NC, and Matt Hopper of New Hampshire.
A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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