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Emogene Jones Wamsley
Emogene “Jean” Jones Wamsley was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother during her incredible 88 years of life. On July 5, 2023 she peacefully passed away at her home in Outer Banks NC with her devoted husband of 71 years at her side. Jean followed her heart when she married Howard Ernest Wamsley, Jr shortly before graduating from high school. Together they raised four children in a supportive and loving home in Colonial Heights Virginia.
Jean dedicated her life to her family and her friends. She was creative and talented and showed her love for her family through her sewing and cooking skills. Her daughters were proud of their “one of a kind” outfits sewn by their mother worn throughout their school years. Jean created a home where the back door was always open for friends to drop in for a cup of coffee at the kitchen table and a big backyard filled with the neighborhood children playing games and riding bikes. She was the mother always supporting her children’s school activities and yelling the loudest at her son’s wrestling matches. Jean was the grandmother who made her grandkids laugh and filled their bellies with pancakes topped with confectionary sugar and whipped cream. Whether it was water skiing at “the river”, running races with the Tri-Cities Road Runners, backpacking through Europe or sitting around the table playing Bridge, Rook or Dominoes with friends and family, Jean and Howard loved every moment of their life together. Jean’s Christian faith was very important to her. She was so grateful for the love and support shared by her church home of Colington United Methodist Church in Kill Devil Hills NC.
Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Morgan Henry; and son, Howard “Bubba” Wamsley. She is survived by her husband, Howard; her children, Christie Wamsley, William Wamsley (Joanne), and Rebecca Wamsley Blalock (Allen); daughter in law, Jan Wamsley; grandchildren, Jamie Lynn West, Morgan, Haley and William Wamsley and Troy, Dylan and Noah Blalock; sister, Merle Mitchell; and many more loved ones.
A funeral service will be held at Colington United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 2 pm. The graveside service will be held at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg VA, SATURDAY, JULY 22 at 2 PM.
The family requests that donations in Jean’s honor be made to either Colington United Methodist Church, PO 3425 Kill Devil Hills NC 27948 or St Judes.org. Please share condolences with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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Becky and family, your Mom was a beautiful lady. Her smile will be missed by many especially her family. My deepest sympathy to all.
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Jean's passing. My memories of her will be with me always. Please know that I hold you all in my heart and you are in my prayers. God's care and comfort be with you all.
May you find peace in knowing that God cares for you.
Sending prayers and hugs to everyone. So sorry for your loss ❤️
Jean was special and amazing. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to the entire family and especially Howard
To my extended family .. my love and thoughts are with you during this time. In the time I knew Jean she was loving and gracious, a true southern lady. Love, Cheryl and Mike
Becky, your mom was a wonderful woman in all ways. I’m praying for you and your family.
Becky, my condolences on your loss. I loved hearing about all the stories about your mother and how much she was a part of your life! Thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones during this time.
Oh how we will miss your momma, she and our momma were two of the BEST that GOD made !!! True homemakers in every sense of the word and had enough love for her 4 children and all of us growing up in the neighborhood too 💕💕. You will miss her everyday ,but you will not forget her for even one day for the rest of your lives !!! Love & prayers as your family moves to another chapter in the Wamsley story💕💕. Take good care of dad as I know you will !!! Love to you all , Patti
Dear Becky and family, my deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. I am lifting you all up in prayer during this very difficult time. May God bless you all and may you find peace in your memories of your sweet mom Jean.
I'm very sorry to hear about Mrs Wamsley. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I will be out of town on both dates but I will be there in heart
My family sends our condolences. We it make you feel better knowing she’s at gods side.
I feel privileged to be one of the many people to get to know Jean. She will be remembered by everyone for always being a kind and loving person. My heart goes out to you all while we deal with the grief of her loss. Let Howard know I love him and there are a lot of people here to support him in any way we can.
Howard and family I am so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Sending prayers and love to you and your family! Becky, your mom was a wonderful woman. I wish I lived closer to spend more time with you and her! I have fond memories of her letting me into her home freshly out of college in my first big girl job and kicking my butt in a game of cards. You are an amazing person, just like she was. We love you all!
Precious times so long ago. I will always have your family in my thoughts with love and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. No words to describe this loss nor are there words of true comfort. Please know we are here for you if you need anything.
I am so sorry to hear of Jeans passing. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed the times we spent on Sumner's beach.
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Hope you will be comforted for all the wonderful care you provided for her. God bless you all.
Jean, a beautiful soul, will always be on my mind for the wonderful friendships and caring ways during her life here on earth. I only hope she will save a place for me in heaven. My condolences to the family, where she will be sorely missed. I love you all very much.
I lost a great friend the day Jean Wamsley left us! We were good friends in high school and remained friends till the end! My prayers go out to her loving family
Hey Becky, our thoughts are with you on the passing of your mom. We know that family means everything to you. While we never met her, we could see the love that you had for each other in the pictures you posted. Your family was blessed to have her.
Becky and family, your Mom was a beautiful lady. Her smile will be missed by many especially her family. My deepest sympathy to all.
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Jean’s passing. My memories of her will be with me always. Please know that I hold you all in my heart and you are in my prayers. God’s care and comfort be with you all.
May you find peace in knowing that God cares for you.
Sending prayers and hugs to everyone. So sorry for your loss ❤️
Jean was special and amazing. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to the entire family and especially Howard
To my extended family .. my love and thoughts are with you during this time. In the time I knew Jean she was loving and gracious, a true southern lady.
Love, Cheryl and Mike
Becky, your mom was a wonderful woman in all ways. I’m praying for you and your family.
Becky, my condolences on your loss. I loved hearing about all the stories about your mother and how much she was a part of your life! Thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones during this time.
Oh how we will miss your momma, she and our momma were two of the BEST that GOD made !!! True homemakers in every sense of the word and had enough love for her 4 children and all of us growing up in the neighborhood too 💕💕. You will miss her everyday ,but you will not forget her for even one day for the rest of your lives !!! Love & prayers as your family moves to another chapter in the Wamsley story💕💕. Take good care of dad as I know you will !!! Love to you all , Patti
Dear Becky and family, my deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. I am lifting you all up in prayer during this very difficult time. May God bless you all and may you find peace in your memories of your sweet mom Jean.
I’m very sorry to hear about Mrs Wamsley. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I will be out of town on both dates but I will be there in heart
My family sends our condolences. We it make you feel better knowing she’s at gods side.
I feel privileged to be one of the many people to get to know Jean. She will be remembered by everyone for always being a kind and loving person.
My heart goes out to you all while we deal with the grief of her loss.
Let Howard know I love him and there are a lot of people here to support him in any way we can.
Howard and family I am so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Sending prayers and love to you and your family! Becky, your mom was a wonderful woman. I wish I lived closer to spend more time with you and her! I have fond memories of her letting me into her home freshly out of college in my first big girl job and kicking my butt in a game of cards. You are an amazing person, just like she was. We love you all!
Precious times so long ago. I will always have your family in my thoughts with love and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. No words to describe this loss nor are there words of true comfort. Please know we are here for you if you need anything.
I am so sorry to hear of Jeans passing. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed the times we spent on Sumner’s beach.
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Hope you will be comforted for all the wonderful care you provided for her. God bless you all.
Jean, a beautiful soul, will always be on my mind for the wonderful friendships and caring ways during her life here on earth. I only hope she will save a place for me in heaven. My condolences to the family, where she will be sorely missed. I love you all very much.
I lost a great friend the day Jean Wamsley left us! We were good friends in high school and remained friends till the end! My prayers go out to her loving family
Hey Becky, our thoughts are with you on the passing of your mom. We know that family means everything to you. While we never met her, we could see the love that you had for each other in the pictures you posted. Your family was blessed to have her.