Wilma Simmons Snead

Mrs. Wilma Simmons Snead, 69, of 111 Arville Dr., Rockingham died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson. She was born May 19, 1937 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late William F. and Lourena Gibson Strickland. For many years, Mrs. Snead was a member of Roberdel Baptist Church. Prior to her disability, she was employed as a grocery store manager in Roberdel and farmed. Funeral services will be conducted graveside 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 9th at Eastside Cemetery with Rev. Mike Stirk and Rev. Frank McQuage officiating. Surviving are her husband, Pearl ‘Pug’ Snead of the home; daughter, Patricia Butler of Rockingham; son, Lester Simmons of Rockingham; sister, Virginia Crouch of Rockingham; brother, James Ledbetter Strickland of Charlotte; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Snead was preceded in death by her first husband, Arville Simmons, a sister, Elizabeth Kelly, and a brother, William Strickland. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and other times at the daughter’s home, 532 Northside Dr., Rockingham.