Virginia Joanne Brock Gaddy, 78, of New Bern died Friday at Duke University Medical Center.
Her funeral service is 1:00 PM Saturday at St. Peter's AMEZ Church 617 Queen Street. The interment is 11:00 AM , Monday, October18, 2021, at New Bern National Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly T. Gaddy-Butler of Henderson, NC; son, Robert E. "Bobby" Gaddy, Jr. of Durham, NC; two sisters, Reba Bernard of Norfolk, VA and Mae Bright of Forestville, MD; five grandchildren.
Masks required. Social distancing will be observed. The service will live streamed on Facebook.
Praying you have peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Sincere condolences to the Gaddy family grieving the immeasurable loss suffered. Please accept my condolences. Crystal Tyson, Durham, NC
At this difficult time in your life, I pray that God will grant you the peace that you need to get through this. I send my sincere condolences to the Gaddy family. David Tyson,Jr. of Durham, NC
Rest In Peace. My Prayers And Sympathy To The Family.Cousin Evelyn
To kim and Bobby so sorry to hear about Cousin Joann. She was our second mom when Mom died. We will cherish her words of wisdom always. Praying for you always . Love you Robert and Val Smith
To The Gaddy Family your mom was a Mom to me when mom died . She will be missed . We cherish her memories forever. Sending love from Robert and Val Smith😇🙏
Love always -Avery
Love you Cousin Ann-Avery
I will always appreciate and cherish our last moments. I'm glad I got to tell her "I love you". I will always love you auntie ~Love Shani ❤️
Through this process, I am praying for you all to find comfort, rest, and patience. Ann's spirit on this earth filled so many lives with laughter, unconditional love, and a whole lot of music. She could light up the darkest spaces with her presence. What a truth teller and confidant to have! She believed in you even when you didn't believe in yourself. Pieces of her grace will live in us all and into future generations. Our lives have been enriched. She lived a miraculous and faithful life. To Kim, Bobby, and grandchildren, she gave you everything you will ever need to guide you through the days ahead. May your grief be brief and joys be everlasting.
Love The Gunter Family
Through this process, I am praying for you all to find comfort, rest, and patience. Ann's spirit on this earth filled so many lives with laughter, unconditional love, and a whole lot of music. She could light up the darkest spaces with her presence. What a truth teller and confidant to have! She believed in you even when you didn't believe in yourself. Pieces of her grace will live in us all and into future generations. Our lives have been enriched. She lived a miraculous and faithful life. To Kim, Bobby, and grandchildren, she gave you everything you will ever need to guide you through the days ahead. May your grief be brief and joys be everlasting.
So sad for your loss man, and to Kim I send my deepest condolences. Aunt Ann was special. I'm gonna miss her, I miss her already.
Lavar
So deeply saddened for the loss of this amazing matriarch in our family. My words are lost, my heart is broken, but my soul is truly blessed to have been a part of your life and to have had you as a part of mine. We will keep Aunt Ann alive in our hearts, our memories, and our spirits. God bless you, Kim and Bobby. My heart aches for you I truly wish I could be there. Just know you are in the heart and thoughts of me, Sly, and the rest of our family. We love you. May the God of all comfort be with you. Love Jackie and Sly.
We our condolences to Kim, Bobby and the rest of the family. When Ann could no longer get to her church, which she loved, she became an E-Partner and had an active presence online at Refreshing Lives Church. It was an honor to serve her.
To The Family and Friends of the Late Virginia Ann B. Gaddy, you have my Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathy in the loss of one so dear. Virginia JoAnn Gaddy had a big heart and a generous spirit to help and comfort others. I enjoyed her friendship and hospitality when I visited her home or St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in New Bern, NC. I will miss her motherly advice, generous spirit, humorous stories, hearty laugh, and a big smile. She was a strong Christian woman of faith loved and respected by her family people of all ages, black and white. Virginia Ann Gaddy was known as a teacher, peacemaker, advisor to many, and matriarch of the Brock and Butler families. She loved and shared with others her time, talents, and resources. JoAnn had a missionaries heart and a willingness to serve. Her work is done here on this earth. Saying goodby to someone we love is heartbreaking. May, the comfort of friends, loved ones, and the Holy Spirit get you through these difficult days, months, and years without her. May she rest in sweet peace until that glorious getting-up morning. When the troubles of this world are over, we will sing and shout Hallelujah in the heavenly promised land.
What a great loss of a lady that has lived a beautiful life. She will be truly missed by many. My heart goes out to every one that loved her. Praying for you as you grieve. Sylvia Simmons
My prayer is that God will comfort the family and friends of Mrs. Virginia Gaddy as we celebrate the life she lived, the love she shared and the legacy she leaves. Margaret E. Brown
We are praying for the family's strength in the Lord during this time of grief. "Zack and Linda Little"
My sincere condolences to the Gaddy family.
May you Rest In Peace my dearest cousin you will be truly missed love you Debbra Jackson
Kim and Bobby, please know that your mother touched so many lives during her tenure on earth. My sister and I will be forever grateful for the words of wisdom she shared with us. Just know that "earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal. Vanessa Lewis and Annette Mewborn
Mrs. Gaddy was a part of St. Peter's A.M.E. Zion Church noonday Bible Study. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. Rev. Esther Cannon
Our Condolences to the Gaddy Family in the Homecoming of your Mom. Praying for Peace Strength and Healing... James Smith and Family...
My sincere condolences to the Gaddy Family. Joanne was a dear friend and I will miss so much. She did so much for me. Linda Midgette Daugherty & NC Conference Workers.
To the family of Virginia Joanne Gaddy, it's with deepest sympathy for your lost.Mrs Gaddy was a wonderful person,and was very dedicated to The North Carolina Conference Lay Council.I will always cherish the memories. Harry Edwards, President of the Washington District Lay Council.
One Love to my Grandma Edna Mae Right hand Lady Joanne Gaddy and her family.
Cornelius Lights ( C.J.)
One Love to my Grandma Edna Mae Right hand Lady Joan Gatty and her family.
Cornelius Lights
We offer our sincere condolences to Bobby, Kim and your families. Our prayers are with you.
Ken, Linda and Kendra Douglas
My condolences to the family. Sorry to hear of the loss. My God give you strength. Continue to pray for you. Virginia Smith-Jones
To the family, May God be with you and comfort you during your time of sorrow. With Deepest Sympathy: Love for God Mission Church Family, Pastor Effie Bryant
Kimberly and Bobby your mother will truly be missed. She was such a blessing to our family and many others. Our prayers are with you. May God's Spirit grant you comfort.
Sorry to hear about the lost of your mother, our prayers are with the family. Remember to keep looking up and never give up. Be blessed. James & Theresa W. Parmley
Our sincere condolences to your entire family during this challenging time in your lives. Virginia was loved by so many! May the love of the Lord continue to comfort you. Bishop Charles & Pastor Marion Dudley along with the New Beginnings Ministry of Faith Family, Havelock NC.
Our sincere condolence to the family and many Zionites who loved her. The Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church family is praying for all. Blessings from the North Harlowe Community!
Gaddy will be missed woman of God Rita Smith
Bobby and Kim your mother was a wonderful woman living and working for God she will be missed Rita Smith
All of us in the District 9 Juvenile Justice Office are praying for healing and comfort to the Gaddy family over the loss of Mrs. Gaddy.
To Bobby Jr., Kim & Family Joanne will forever be missed by me because we had some fun times together. (LOL) Love you Rosetta Kornegay & the Kornegay Family
Ann Gaddy....the work you've done speaks for you. I pray the Gaddy family be comforted by the Holy Spirit as you lay Ann to rest, in Jesus name amen. Farewell my friend!!! Gwen Bridges Hargett
My husband and I offer our condolences to the Gaddy family. Virginia was such a special lady who loved people and worked very hard when she was president of the Lay Council of the North Carolina Conference. That bubbly personality and smile will certainly be missed. Mr. & Mr. Robert McLean, Jacksonville, NC
To the family of Mrs. Virginia Gaddy I offer my most heartfelt condolences. Virginia was a beautiful soul who would give you the shirt off of her back . We worked together for years at the Dept. of Social Services. She always had a great sense of humor which she displayed while directing my wedding. She will truly be missed. May tGod's love and strength grant you peace. Desiree S. Grant
Sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. Joanne will be missed by everyone that knew her. She was a fun person. Praying for you now and will continue to keep you in my prayers. John and Veronica Walker
Kimberly and Bobby, your mother was a very special lady to me and the members of the North Carolina Conference of the AME Zion Church. She left her mark on us and will be dearly missed. For you and all of your family, I am praying now and continually. May God comfort you with His love and peace. Rev. Dr. Margaret L. Blackmon
Our sincere condolences to the family for one who embraced people, enjoyed life and prized family. She will certainly be missed. John T and Cornelia Gaddy Liles
The Staff at the Vance County Juvenile Justice office send our sincere sympathy and prayers to Kim and all of the family upon the loss of Mrs. Gaddy.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.