Thelma Lois Willis

Thelma Willis, 89, of Williston, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016 at PruittHealth-Sea Level. She loved her family and church family. She enjoyed helping others when she could. She loved cooking and family time on Sundays. Her greatest joy was her five great grandchildren and most of all the apple of her eye Allison Taylor which she tended to from the age of five. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Williston United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Williston Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Willie Preston Willis Jr and wife Barbara; two daughters, Eden VanEtten and husband Robert; Donna Lee Brown and husband Jerry. She was blessed with four grandchildren Annette Willis and companion Wayne; Robert Willlis and wife, Brandy; Robert VanEtten and Wife, Kathy and Amber Vanetten. She has five great grandchildren: Allison Taylor, Preston Willis, Jacob VanEtten, Finley Willis, and Victoria VanEtten. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fulford and Vivian Willis; husband, Preston Willis and four brothers and sisters. She will be greatly missed! The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at the church. Flowers are welcome or donations may be sent to: Fran Nelson WUMC Memorial Fund, 184 Old Nassau Rd. Smyrna, NC 28579. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Charitable donations may be made to: Fran Nelson WUMC Memorial Fund 184 Old Nassau Rd, Smyrna NC 28579 Service Information Visitation Monday October 10, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Williston United Methodist Church 473 Hwy 70 Williston, NC 28579 Funeral Service Tuesday October 11, 2016 11:00 AM Williston United Methodist Church 473 Hwy 70 Williston, NC 28579