Shirley Mavis Johnson
Wake Forest
Shirley Mavis Johnson of Wake Forest passed away on March 7, 2016, at the age of 86. Shirley was born in Cleveland and lived in Northfield, Ohio, for almost 30 years after marrying her high school sweetheart, James C Johnson Jr. in 1954. They moved to Raleigh in 1984.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa O’Ryan and her husband, Jack, Jacquelyn Fairchild and her husband, Mark, and Susan Pitcher, all of Wake Forest; and her son, Jim Johnson and his wife, Robyn, of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and her brother, Russ Mavis and his wife, Jeanne, of Wilmington. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim; her daughter, Heidi; her sister, Dorothy Bischoff; and her beloved dog, Kirby.
Shirley’s greatest joys were her family, snow skiing, selling real estate and her dog, Kirby. She also enjoyed sailing, tennis, running and golf in her prime and was always an avid bridge player. For many years at Northfield Baptist Church in Ohio she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She began her real estate career at age 62 and worked for Fonville Morisey until her health forced her to retire at age 77. She loved working for FM, helping people with their real estate needs and all the friends she made throughout her late-in-life career. A charter member of Richland Creek Baptist Church in Wake Forest, she served there for many years on Sundays during the hospitality hour and on Wednesday nights during the Family Dinners.
Tenderhearted and gentle in spirit, Shirley always showed compassion, mercy and grace to others. Her cheerful disposition, wonderful sense of humor and loving spirit will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Exemplifying her love of God and her faith, she served others in church, helped neighbors and friends, and always took time to lift up and encourage those in need.
A graveside funeral service will be held to celebrate her life at 11 o’clock Friday morning, March 18, 2016, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest where she will be laid to rest.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919) 556-5811
Rosemary McKay Jones
Cary
Mrs. Rosemary McKay Jones, 86, of Cary passed away Friday evening, March 11, 2016, at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility.
Mrs. Jones was born in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of the late Dr. M. Ray McKay and Mary Winifred Favoright McKay. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Baylor University in English and drama with a minor in Spanish. Mrs. Jones obtained her graduate degree from North Carolina State University in counseling. She worked as a teacher at Daniels and Carroll Junior High Schools for several years and continued her career as a counselor at Wake Technical College. Mrs. Jones retired in 1992 as the Interim Director of Lifelong Education at North Carolina State University.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, March 16, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Nate Ange officiating. Burial was in Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Cemetery.
Rosemary is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Jones Moody and Laura Jones DeGarmo (Kevin) of Cary; son, Robert Thomas Jones Jr. of Raleigh; grandsons, John Daniel Podhany and Brian Matthew Podhany; granddaughters, Erika Jean Jones Mead and Amanda Rose Jones; and two great-granddaughters, Madison Nicole Podhany and McKenna Mead.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her eldest grandson, Nicholas Benjamin Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Transitions LifeCare, founded as Hospice of Wake County, by visiting their website.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
James David Beatty
Wake Forest
James “Jim” David Beatty, 72, of Wake Forest died unexpectedly March 10, 2016, at his home. Mr. Beatty was born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late June Beatty and David Dearth. He worked for several years as an analyst in the Information Technology field.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Monday morning, March 14, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. J. J. Ward officiating. Burial was in Wake Forest Cemetery.
Jim is survived by his wife, Glenola Faye Beatty of the home; sons, James Clair Beatty, and his wife, Cindy, and David Ray Beatty, and his wife, Christine Conley, all of Raleigh; stepchildren, Ray Hinkle, and his wife, Jacki, of Washington, Pennsylvania, William Hinkle, and his wife, Cathy, of Paden City, West Virginia, and Trisha H. Cooper, and her husband, Joe, of Paden City, West Virginia; granddaughter, Samantha Beatty, of Bloomington, Minnesota; step-grandchildren, Maggie Hinkle, Charles Rhea Hinkle Jr., Bill Hinkle Jr., Hannah Hinkle, Heather H. Chitticks; four great-grandchildren; and his aunt, Crystal Judge, and her husband, Ray, of Paden City, West Virginia.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Beatty was preceded in death by his first wife, Tandra Ray Beatty, and by his step-son, Ronald Hinkle.
Memorials may be directed to Wake Forest Church of the Nazarene, 203 Capcom Ave Suite 114, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center. (919) 556-5811.
Jessica Ellen Reed
Franklinton
Jessica Ellen Reed, 38, of Franklinton passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at UNC Hospital. Jessica was a true Angel who touched the lives of so many. She was born in Escondido, California, on March 9, 1977, the daughter of Rusty and Patti Perez. Jessica was the oldest of five children, leaving behind three younger brothers and a little sister. She was all about “love & family.” She will be missed dearly, but never forgotten.
A celebration of Jessica’s life was held at 6 o’clock Friday evening, March 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Jessica is survived by her husband of 18 years, Jason Reed, and by her 16-year-old son, Seth, along with countless family, in-laws, and friends.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811).
