Back to Obituaries Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

Mrs. Mozell Gaddy Pickett Sturdivant Willoughby

Passed 06/08/2022

Obituary For Mrs. Mozell Gaddy Pickett Sturdivant Willoughby

Mrs. Mozell Gaddy Pickett Sturdivant Willoughby was born on April 19, 1938 and went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Mozell Willoughby was born to the late Bradley Gaddy and Mollie Bright McCormick Gaddy in Anson County.

She attended Ingram School in Anson County. She completed the 10th grade.

She confessed Christ at an early age. She attended West Deep Creek Baptist Church in Wadesboro, NC. She also attended New Grove Baptist Church in Polkton, NC and later joined Greater St. Matthews (Empowering Word Ministries) in Wadesboro, NC where she was a dedicated and faithful Missionary until her health declined. She would do anything she could to help anyone that needed it.

Mrs. Mozell was employed at Roman Knit in Norwood, NC and Tuscarora Yarns in Oakboro, NC.

Preceding her in death were her husbands, Calvin Pickett, William Charles Sturdivant and William Willoughby; four sons, Robert Edward Gaddy, Bobbie Connell, Danny Thomas Sturdivant and William Leon Sturdivant; two grandsons, Dexter Pickett and William Jamal Sturdivant; five brothers, Lester Gaddy, Hollie Gaddy, Charlie Gaddy, Joseph Gaddy and Vaxter Gaddy; and one sister, Lucille Gaddy.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Alberta Richardson of Cottonville, NC, Brenda Pickett of Albemarle, NC, Carolyn Hough (Sam) of Norwood, NC, William C. Sturdivant Jr. (Tammy) of the home, Ezon Sturdivant (Marva) of Ellerbe, NC, Patrice Sturdivant of the home, Charlie Sturdivant of Albemarle, NC, James Earl Sturdivant (Edna) of Albemarle, NC, Terrance Sturdivant (Joyce) of Badin, NC and Janet Huntley (Micheal) of Albemarle, NC; one daughter-in-law, Linda Sturdivant of High Point, NC; 36 grandchildren; 66 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; four sisters, Elizabeth Hudson (James Robert) of Lilesville, NC, Rosemary Queenie Grier of Baltimore, Maryland, Burnette Tillman of Woodridge Assisted Living, Monroe, NC, and Betty Blakney (Bobbie) of Morven, NC; one brother, Lee Thomas Gaddy of Wadesboro, NC; ; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 2:00pm, Empowering Word Ministries, 1168 US-52, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.


Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

My condolences to the family

Family: May the recollections of Mother Mozell embrace your spirits with comfort, love ❤️ and peace. Be empowered and encouraged. With loving respect, Germain K. Snuggs

Dear Willoughby Family, I met Mozelle whenever she would come to rehab at Stanly Manor. She was so nice and talkative. I then met Janet through my job. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sending prayers of comfort and peace to the family during this time and always. Tina Turner & Family

Keeping all in Prayer11 Loved her Dearly!!!1

So very sorry for your famiky loss. Linda kelly and family pp

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

Best Sellers

Plant Trees
Plant Trees

$50.00

Beautiful Dreams
Beautiful Dreams

$84.95

Gracious Lavender Basket
Gracious Lavender Basket

$134.95

Serene Lily Basket
Serene Lily Basket

$104.95

Pink Tribute Spray
Pink Tribute Spray

$149.95

Sweet Moments
Sweet Moments

$74.95

Mixed Spray
Mixed Spray

$149.95

Red and White Handled Basket
Red and White Handled Basket

$84.95

Peace & Serenity Dishgarden
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

$79.95

Traditional Floor Basket
Traditional Floor Basket

$79.95

Ocean Devotion
Ocean Devotion

$79.95

The Peace Lily
The Peace Lily

$94.95

Living Spirit Dishgarden
Living Spirit Dishgarden

$79.95

Red and White Floor Basket
Red and White Floor Basket

$89.95

Mixed flowers in a handled basket
Mixed flowers in a handled basket

$89.95

The Loving Light Dishgarden
The Loving Light Dishgarden

$79.95

Ocean Breeze Spray
Ocean Breeze Spray

$184.95

Precious Heart Bouquet
Precious Heart Bouquet

$84.95

Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket
Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket

$74.95

Sympathy Spray
Sympathy Spray

$159.95

Radiant Foliage Planter
Radiant Foliage Planter

$89.95

Heartfelt Memories
Heartfelt Memories

$94.95

Stately Croton
Stately Croton

$79.95

Medium Dish Garden
Medium Dish Garden

$99.95

Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment
Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment

$79.95

Love's Journey
Love's Journey

$84.95

Garden of Memories
Garden of Memories

$134.95

Sweet Tranquility Basket
Sweet Tranquility Basket

$89.95

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum

$84.95

Tender Tribute
Tender Tribute

$129.95

Deeply Adored
Deeply Adored

$79.95

Your Light Shines
Your Light Shines

$119.95

Joyful Memory
Joyful Memory

$119.95

Heavenly Grace Spray
Heavenly Grace Spray

$189.95

Bright and Beautiful Spray
Bright and Beautiful Spray

$184.95

America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful

$74.95

Small Garden Dish
Small Garden Dish

$74.95

Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet
Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet

$169.95

Rainbow Reflections Basket
Rainbow Reflections Basket

$104.95

Splendid Memories Bouquet
Splendid Memories Bouquet

$79.95

Golden Days Basket
Golden Days Basket

$79.95

Serene Retreat
Serene Retreat

$94.95

Heavenly Heights Bouquet
Heavenly Heights Bouquet

$79.95

Heavenly & Harmony
Heavenly & Harmony

$84.95

Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden
Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden

$114.95

Dreams From the Heart Bouquet
Dreams From the Heart Bouquet

$104.95

Vivid Recollections
Vivid Recollections

$94.95

Sunny Memories
Sunny Memories

$139.95

Emerald Garden Basket
Emerald Garden Basket

$84.95

Sacred Duty Spray
Sacred Duty Spray

$184.95

French Garden
French Garden

$79.95

Celestial Love
Celestial Love

$84.95

Peace Lily
Peace Lily

$84.95

Blossoms in Vogue
Blossoms in Vogue

$84.95

Large Basket Garden
Large Basket Garden

$104.95

Lily and Rose Tribute Spray
Lily and Rose Tribute Spray

$264.95

The New Sunrise Bouquet
The New Sunrise Bouquet

$79.95

Blessings Bouquet
Blessings Bouquet

$84.95

Rays of Light Spray
Rays of Light Spray

$189.95

Eternal Peace Basket
Eternal Peace Basket

$79.95

Rose Remembrance
Rose Remembrance

$194.95

Fall Fantasia
Fall Fantasia

$84.95

Sacred Garden Spray
Sacred Garden Spray

$239.95