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Ella Rematha Cockrell Weaver

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Ella Rematha Cockrell Weaver Ella Rematha Cockrell Weaver, 74, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008.  She was born in Nash County on October 4, 1933 to the late Roy and Eva Cockrell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Adrian Williams in January of 2005. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bobby Lee Weaver; daughter, Linda Williams; son, Roger Weaver; grandchildren, April Williams, Amanda Weaver, and Candace Craft all of Rocky Mount; sisters, Hadassah Coley of Stantonsburg, NC, Myrtle Tyson of Ransuer, NC, Geraldine Minchew of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, James Cockrell of Rocky Mount, NC, and Jerome Faircloth of Alberdeen, NC; brothers-in-law, John Elbert and wife Marie Weaver, David and wife, Florine Weaver, Paul and wife, Helen Weaver, Lettie Weaver all of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, evening from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the funeral home and other times at the home. Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC  27803.  On-line condolences may be sent to the Weaver family by visiting www.wheelerwoodleif.com.

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Sep. 13, 2008.

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Marjorie Joyner Gardiner

September 14, 2008

Bobby and family, We are sadden to read about your loss of Rematha. We are sure that she has left each of you many special memories of her that you will cherish for many years to come. May God Bless each of you and help to may this burden lighter in your heart.
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Melissa Moore

September 13, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know Bobby and Rematha from Calvary Baptist Church and I have always thought a lot of both of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!

Howard (Bobby) Batts

September 13, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ken & Blanche Pruett

September 13, 2008

Jim, we're so sorry and saddened to hear of the death of your sister. You and your family will be in our prayers during this time of bereavement.

Lisa Batchelor

September 13, 2008

Linda & Candace,
Im so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. I pray that God will keep you in his care, god bless you and your family at this difficult time.

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