She was Beloved wife of William (A.W.) Clemmons who preceded her in death on March 5, 2015 after 63 years of marriage. Born of this union are Larry Clemmons (Carol), Sue Wescott (Bobby), Dale Clemmons (Brenda), Ricky Clemmons (Christie) and Reverend Anthony Clemmons (Nancy). She leaves behind to cherish her memory 11 grandchildren, Reverend Brian Clemmons (Amy), Cassandra Rochelle, Lindsay Hewett (Travis), Samantha Wescott, Alan Clemmons (Sara), Allison Wilkins (Brandon), Melissa Clemmons, Kaitlin Hill (Bailey), Caleb Clemmons (Caison), Amanda Wheeler (Shane) and Michael Clemmons; 23 great-grandchildren, Lucas Clemmons (Kayleigh), Abby Clemmons, Joseph Clemmons, Aidan Clemmons, Eli Clemmons, Aubry Ricker, Jordyn Ricker, Anna Ricker, Lane Dillahay, Brydie Hewett, Farralyn Hewett, Avie Lee Hewett, Tillman Hewett, Leverett Hewett, Clay Wilkins, Coleman Wilkins, Taylor Fowler, Kayden Suggs, Cayden Sellers, Landon Sligh, Tatum Hill, Carter Clemmons and Brayden Clemmons. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her foster brother, Keldon Meares.
Funeral services will be held Saturday June 8, 2024 at eleven o'clock in the morning at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Reverend David Reynolds and Reverend Anthony Clemmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Josh Cumbee, Bobby Champion, Donald Dixon Jr, Kelly Wooten, Ronnie McKeithan and Richard Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be, Julian Britt, Roy Holden, Larry Holden, Jim Medlin, Richard Crabtree and Kelly Edge.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be directed to Gideons International at www.gideons.org
White Funeral and Cremation Service, 603 Ocean Highway, Bolivia, North Carolina 28422
A viewing will be Saturday morning at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the residence at 1140 Galloway Road, Bolivia thru Friday evening.
White Funeral and Cremation Service, Bolivia Chapel
DEATH
What Is death?
Is it deep sleep
That Creeps
Unaware to claim
A frail body that remains?
Or a soothing kiss
To speed the soul
Into a land of eternal bliss?
Ah! Welcome sleep,
Welcome Kiss,
For to live is to miss
One day more
With the Lord.
By Gwendolyn B. Clemmons
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