Susan Gayle Neeley PhD
March 10, 1947 – October 5, 2009
Dr. Susan Gayle Neeley of Wake Forest was born in Raeford, the daughter of Richard E. Neeley and Jessie Parker Neeley.
She received her BA from Queens College in 1969 and doctorate from the psychology program of N.C. State University in 1976. Her 30-year practice of psychotherapy led to many grateful patients who grew stronger through her ability to apply her remarkable intelligence in a way that was empathetic and insightful.
Ever the alpha female, she was the one in the room whose vote counted twice, a giver, yet a keen competitor, skilled at bridge, pool and anagram champion, friend of the arts, gatherer of people, fierce and lovely, the most conscientious person you ever met, the thinker of big thoughts and doer of the deeds that followed, wise woman, full of spirit and a sophisticated spirituality. She was Wake Forest Citizen of the year in 2000.
She leaves behind her husband, Drew Bridges, MD, who was truly loved and occasionally chastised to his betterment; a daughter, Suzanna Neeley Bridges of New York City, to whom she passed both her music genes and her beauty; and a younger brother, Richard L. Neeley of Incline Village, Nev., who shared her journey the longest.
She also leaves many dear friends who continue to marvel at her courage to live lovingly and fully despite lingering illness, enduring always, then choosing the design of her departing, leaving behind her broken earthly body for what lies beyond.
A memorial service celebrating and honoring her life will be held at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2009, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 830 Durham Road, Wake Forest, with a reception to follow in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Foundation of Hope at www.walkforhope.com.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Hope L. Carlock
Hope Louise Carlock, 45, of Louisburg, died Sunday evening October 4, 2009. She was born in Oradell, N.J., the daughter of Mary English Carlock and Harry F. Carlock Sr., and lived in Bergenfield, N.J., for 34 years before relocating to North Carolina. She was employed with Capital Ford in Raleigh as a title clerk.
Funeral services will be held 7 o’clock Wednesday evening, October 7, 2009, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. The burial will be in Totowa, N.J.
Hope is survived by her sons; Timothy of Bergenfield, N.J., Brian and Anthony, both of Louisburg; her mom and step-dad, Mary and Dennis Noel of Youngsville; father, Harry F. Carlock Sr. of Montdale, N.J.; brothers, Harry F. Carlock Jr. of Walwick, N.J., and William C. Noel of Towaco, N.J.; sister, Amy Donenko of Wawayanda, N.Y. She was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Warhol.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s Street, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27615.
Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest.
Margaret P. Robbins
Margaret Perry Robbins, 90, of Youngsville, died Saturday morning, October 3, 2009, at Hillside Nursing Center. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Annie Clifton Perry and Mallie Perry.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon October 5, 2009, at Harris Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Haley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Robbins is survived by her daughter, Freda Leggett of Youngsville; sister, Mary Gray Goswick of Louisburg; brother, Vernon Perry of Raleigh; grandchildren, Terry Horton, Lisa Johnson and Bobbi Jones; great-grandchildren, Nikki Horton and Logan Jones; and daughter-in-law, Donna Robbins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Robbins; daughters, Margie Conner and Kathy Robbins Norwood; and by a son, William “Bill” Robbins.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Johnson, Stuart Robbins, Bobby Robbins, Sylvester Robbins, Phillip Woodlief and Jonathan Morris.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Daphine B. Morris
Daphine Baker Morris, 81, of Wake Forest, died Friday morning, October 2, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late John Baker and Lillian Perry Baker. Mrs. Morris was retired from Diazit Manufacturing in Youngsville and was a member of the Wake Forest Church of God.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon October 4, 2009, at Wake Forest Church of God with Pastor Mike Wells and Pastor Philip Lyon officiating. Burial followed in Woodland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Morris is survived by her husband, Paul Morris; her children, Marie Senter of Louisburg, Tom Morris and wife, Jewell, of Wake Forest, Wanda Boone and husband, Paul, of Bunn and Tim Morris and wife, Cheryl, of Louisburg; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rose Marie; her sons, Kerry and Terry; and by a grandchild, Timothy.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Jacob Anton Zimmermann & Ethan Lucas Zimmermann
Jacob and Ethan came into this world earlier than expected on September 13, 2009. They were born at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Jacob, born at 1 lb. 3oz., lived very briefly after he was born, and his brother, Ethan, only 12 oz. and the smallest baby to make it past birth at Bethesda, fought for 36 hours in the NICU before returning to heaven. They touched the lives of everyone they encountered in their short time and were greatly loved by their mother and father.
The boys are survived by their mother and father, Andrea and Joseph Zimmermann of Quantico, Virginia; and grandparents, Jeff and Lisa Lawrence of Franklinton and Frank and Leigh Zimmermann of Wake Forest.
A service to honor their lives was held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Franklinton on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Jacob and Ethan Memorial Fund to benefit other families who have babies in the NICU at Bethesda. Checks may be made payable to the parents, Joseph and Andrea Zimmermann.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.