Essie Woods Wilson

June 18, 1933 – October 12, 2024

Essie Woods Wilson, age 91 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  She was born on June 18, 1933 in Ferrum, Va.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Cooper Woods and Charlie W. Woods; sisters, Margaret Crook and Jean Powell; brothers, Marvin Woods, Sr., C.W. Woods and Russell Woods.

Surviving her are her brother, James Billy Woods (Carol); her daughters, Anita Meeks Jones (Donald), Lorrie Meeks Williams (special friend Darron); and son, Michael Meeks (Lynn); grandchildren, Nicholas Jones (Tracy), Ashley Jones Nolen (J.P.), Emily Meeks Littley (Michael), Katie Meeks and Zane Williams; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Nolen and William Jones. Also surviving is Mary Jo Adkinson, lifelong best friend.

The family is grateful for the care provided by many caregivers in the last few years. We were blessed to have you in her life and we appreciate your kindness and care. Also, for the visits from Pastor Adam and members from Fairview Church of the Brethren are much appreciated.

She was a true lover of life, enjoying travel and her many friends and family. She was a “Woods” girl which meant her life was always full of music and strong family ties. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was very proud of each one of them. She was an avid reader and spent many hours solving word puzzles. Essie enjoyed coloring books, arts and crafts, and making baby quilts for anyone having a new baby. Church was always a big part of her life and she taught many Sunday School classes over the years. She will be greatly missed but we are happy she is no longer in pain and is now rejoicing with her family in heaven.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Fairview Church of the Brethren, c/o Tommy Young, 60 Belmont Dr., Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or the American Cancer Society.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center in Rocky Mount, Va.  A memorial service conducted by Chaplain Rick Poland will follow at 11 a.m.  Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.