Virginia O. Proctor

Virginia O. Proctor June 5, 1917 – December 10, 2016 On this day, December 10, 2016, the world lost another of its earthly angels. Virginia O. Proctor, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at Spring Arbor Assisted Living surrounded by family. She lovingly touched so many lives in her 99 years on this earth. Virginia was born June 5, 1917, daughter of Harley M. and Bessie C. Owens of Wilson County. She married Joshua H. Proctor on June 15, 1935, and this union was blessed with four sons and two daughters. After the death of her husband, in 1967, she enrolled and graduated with a two year Business degree from Wilson Technical Institute. Immediately upon graduation, she was employed by the State of NC (NC Special Care Center) and remained there until her retirement at the age of sixty-five. After retirement, she cherished time spent with family, friends and her church family. Virginia joined New Hope Baptist Church in 1955 and devoted her time and love to its members and the surrounding community. Her favorite pastime was working outside and being among her lovely flowers. At the age of 85, she entered Spring Arbor Assisted Living and began a different lifestyle with new friends, new challenges and fun and exciting things to learn. Always tender, kind and caring, our Mother will be lovingly remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Tammy Proctor of Wilson; daughters Jennie P. Closson of Raleigh and Brenda Davis of Wilson; daughter-in-law Ann Proctor of Spartanburg, South Carolina and former daughter-in-law, Emma K. Wallace of Wilson; thirteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, many extended family members, and a host of friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by all eight siblings, her three sons, Donnie G. Proctor, Travis H. Proctor, and Marvin D. “Mark” Proctor, and her son-in-law, Charles “Chuck” T. Closson. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Spring Arbor for the compassionate care and support provided to our mother for the past fourteen years. You truly made a big difference in her daily life. Thank you. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia’s honor may be made to 3HC Hospice, 2400 Montgomery Drive SW, Wilson, North Carolina 27893, or the Alzheimer’s Associations, 1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private burial will be held for the family. The family will receive friends prior to service from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Rick and wife, Tammy Proctor, 1001 Salem Street, Wilson. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.