Walter G. Moon
Wake Forest
Walter G. Moon, devoted husband and revered and respected father, stepped into eternity and God’s care on August 25, 2018. A service to honor his memory will be held at Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 1 p.m.
Jerry was born in Washington, D.C. on July 24, 1937 and lived most of his life in Baltimore, Maryland where he was married to his childhood sweetheart, Carol Z. Moon, for 54 years. Together they built a blessed life of raising their family and were actively engaged in church and community activities. In his later years, he moved to Raleigh, where he found love once again and married Mary Tate Graham Moon almost five years ago.
Jerry is predeceased by his parents, Walter Mitchell Moon and Eileen Lynch Moon, and his first wife, Carol Z. Moon. He leaves behind his devoted family including his second wife, Mary Tate Moon; his sons and their wives, Jeffrey and Prakairat Moon, Jay and Pam Moon, and Scott and Vicky Moon; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Emily, Joshua, Bethany and Chaska; and great-grandchildren, Audrey Grace and Sophia Joy.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Ella Louise Arnold
Raleigh
Ella Louise Arnold, 85, of Raleigh, formerly of Greenville and Mexico, Missouri, died Aug. 23, 2018 after a long illness.
Louise was born Aug. 13, 1933, in Paris, Missouri to the late Ernest “Hap” and Viola “Pearlie” Davis. She was a graduate of Paris High School. On Oct. 14, 1951 she married T.J. Arnold. Louise devoted her life to raising her children and running the family farm that she and T.J. established after their marriage. She was a 4-H leader and volunteer for her church and her children’s schools.
During the years she lived in Missouri, Louise was a member of Midway Christian Church. In Greenville, she was a member of Peace Presbyterian Church, where she was elected to the office of elder and where she and T.J. were active in the Peaceful Seniors group.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Douglas Arnold.
In addition to her husband of 66 years, she is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Coni and Al Clark; a granddaughter, Louisa Clark; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Mac and Alicia Clark and Sam and Caitlin Clark; and two great-grandsons, McIver “Keev” Clark III and Samuel “Jay” Clark Jr., all of Raleigh. It was her great joy to live to see her great-grandsons’ births.
According to Louise’s wishes, no funeral is planned. Memorial gifts may be made to Peace Presbyterian Church with the intention of establishing a scholarship in her name: Peace Presbyterian Church, 301 Guiness Drive, Winterville, NC 28590, or online at www.peacepresbyterian,org. Indicate gifts for Louise Arnold scholarship.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Maurice Wayne Freeman
Wake Forest
Wayne Freeman, 75, of Wake Forest passed away on August 21, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. His family was with him and he passed peacefully. Wayne was born to Maurice Freeman and Hilda Holmes in Sable River, Nova Scotia. Wayne married Nicole Roy in 1967.
Wayne lived and worked in Kingston, Ontario starting in 1966. In 1971 the family moved to Kentville, Nova Scotia to begin work with Huyck. In 1993 Wayne and Nicole moved to Wake Forest where they have lived since. Wayne worked for Weavexx until he retired at age 62.
Wayne is survived by: his wife, Nicole; a son, Michael and his wife, Natalie; granddaughter, Elizabeth; and son, Sean and his wife, Liz.
A celebration of life gathering was held at Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest on Tuesday, August 28.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to a charity of your choice, a cancer society chapter or Transitions LifeCare,250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 – https://transitionslifecare.org/donate/
The family wants to extend a special thanks to the team at Transitions for their special care given to Wayne.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Joan Williams Harrison
Wake Forest
Joan Williams Harrison, 77, of Wake Forest died Wednesday, August 22, 2018. was born September 11, 1940 in Wake County to the late Woodrow and Virginia Williams.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Lamar Harrison.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Stony Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Curtis Harrison; two sons, Gary Harrison and wife, Amy, and Mark Harrison and wife, Diane; grandsons, Travis, Todd and wife, Heather, and Grant; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Hudson; a brother, Eugene Williams and wife, Jean; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home of NC, PO Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27360.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Sallie Raynor Garriss
Wake Forest
Sallie Raynor Garris, 89, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Sallie was born on July 26, 1929 in Wallace to the late Arthur and Lula Raynor. Wallace is where Sallie served with her husband, R.E. Garriss Sr., in church ministry until his passing in 1988. She continued serving in the church until she was unable to attend in late 2017.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, August 23, 2018, at North Haven Church in Raleigh. Burial followed at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest.
Sallie was predeceased by her siblings, Elmo Raynor and Norma Sholar Carnell Nanny.
Sallie is survived by her sons, R.E. Garriss Jr. and wife, Susan, and Brian K. Garris; grandchildren, Tray and wife, Chantal, Elliott and wife, Zoe, and Summer Garris; and great-grandchildren, Dustin, Bailey, Grady and Caroline Garriss.
Everyone who knew Sallie could see her husband and boys were her greatest joy next to knowing Jesus. She was a friend to many and a mother to others. Gathering with friends and family was Sallie’s favorite pastime. She loved to cook and when you left her home you were well fed with the best “cooking” in town. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother and grandmother that everyone wished that they had. Only God knows just how many times she sang “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know” to every child who sat on her lap. Sallie stood firm with her walk with Jesus. Always encouraging us to draw closer to God, spend time with him, love and always obey him in all we do and say that our lives would bring Glory to his name. The family thanks God for Sallie’s dedicated prayer life and her love of God that helped to mold and make us true servants of Jesus Christ. Sallie stood in the gap, worked in the trenches, and manned the front line of defense for everyone she loved. She was a true example of what a surrendered life to Jesus is capable of; we have all been blessed by her faithfulness and commitment.
She was a prayer warrior, spiritual leader and counselor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northeast Haven Church Building fund.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
