Charlotte F. Wells

Charlotte F. Wells Charlotte Frances Wells, born April 20, 1930, died Monday, August 17, 2009. Charlotte was a resident of Pitt County residing at 1996 Hyde Dr. Apt. D, Greenville. Charlotte was the daughter of Vernie F. Wells and Bertie C. Hanchey Wells of Hampstead. She attended Topsail School in Hampstead where she graduated valedictorian of her graduating class. She attended Woman's College University of N.C. at Greensboro, graduating in 1952 with a BA degree in Elementary Education. She was News and Feature Staff member on WC's Carolinian for four years. She taught school for 33 years as a 3rd grade teacher at Thompson Elementary School in Jacksonville. She was wonderful with children and helped so many. She loved music, played the piano and loved to sing. She is survived by a sister, Violet Williams of Greenville; nieces, Ann Crites of Greensboro, Pamela Maddox of Maryland and Judy Betz of Cape Carteret; a nephew Thomas Parry of Lebannon, Pa.; a great niece, Hollis C. Newton of Maryland; four great nephews, Corey T. Crites of Kernerville, Brett R. Crites of Greensboro, Michael Brice Turner of Kinston and Bill Betz of Cape Carteret. She is also survived by many cousins, friends, and loved ones. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Hazel W. Parry of Falls Church, Va., a brother, Herbeet M. Wells of Denbigh, Va., a niece, Ellanne Parry Barthomew of Florida, and dearly beloved Uncle Colin of Scotts Hill, lovingly called "Uncle Dud." A service will be held Saturday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Onslow Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org.