Jeanette Dove

Jeanette Stancil Dove, age 84, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on March 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Dancey Thomas Stancil and Deanie Barnes Stancil.

Jeanette was an avid reader. She had a love for the game of tennis. She was known for her crocheting and knitting of “lap blankets”. She contributed to the Humane Society and to NC State University, where she was a loyal fan. She was a member of the Englewood United Methodist Church since 1957. She also worked at the Board of Elections for Nash County for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.

Jeanette leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 62 years, William H. Dove; children, Lea Ann Truelove and husband, Harold, of Red Oak; JoEllen Rogers and husband, Tony, of Williamston; and William “Billy” H. Dove, II of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Laurel Currie and husband, James; William Rogers; and Brandon Rogers; sister, Carolyn Stancil of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law, Henry Thompson of Knoxville, TN; and niece, Beth Short.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Terry Williams officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service or other times at the home of Bill and Jeanette.

The family would like to thank Jeanette’s special CNAs, Donna Wall, Bettie Manley and Hollie Houser for their dedicated service.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.