Dorothy Hughes Brantley, 94, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.
Born in Nash County on November 5, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Lee Hughes and Mary Magdalene Todd Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ernie Brantley; brothers, James, Moses, and Roland Hughes; and sisters, Arlene Vester and Hilda Mills.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Carolyn Grantham (Tony) of Lake Gaston and Brenda Gay (Bruce) of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by two grandchildren;two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lucille Smith Hughes of Wendell; brother-in-law, Rev. Bobby Brantley (Grace) of Tarboro; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Mike Clark officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to a church or charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.