She is survived by her life partner, Craig Vaughan of Nashville; children, Thomas Petway of Wendell and Hailey Petway (Hector) of Seattle, WA; sister Kathy Alford Smith (Herb) and brother David Alford (Lori), both of Red Oak.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 23, 11 a.m. at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.