Dorothy Hughes Brantley

Her long goodbye ended when Dorothy Hughes Brantley, age 94, arrived in Heaven on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on November 5, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Lee Hughes and Mary Magdalene Todd Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ernie Brantley; brothers, James, Moses, and Roland Hughes; and sisters, Arlene Vester and Hilda Mills.
Dorothy graduated from Middlesex High School in 1944. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A dedicated Christian, Dorothy always said she had served in every church office except pastor! She was the faithful volunteer Director of Helping Hands Ministry of Rocky Mount for more than 25 years. Dorothy was a soul winner, Bible teacher, prayer warrior, and an encourager to all who knew her.
Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Carolyn Grantham (Tony) of Lake Gaston and Brenda Gay (Bruce) of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Josie Grantham Jones (Artie) of Roanoke Rapids and Wayne Gay of Rocky Mount; great-grandchildren, Anthony Jones of Roanoke Rapids and Brianna Jones of Greenville; sister-in-law, Lucille Smith Hughes of Wendell; brother-in-law, Rev. Bobby Brantley (Grace) of Tarboro; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Mike Clark officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family offers heartfelt thanks to all who were so gracious with their support, friendship, and prayers during mother’s long journey with Alzheimer’s. Special thanks go to her angels Nancy, Sherry, Pam and Charlotte who assisted her at home and the loving care givers at Autumn Care of Nashville for providing care, dignity, and appreciation during her final years.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to a church or charity of your choice.