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     Helen Slade was born on November 16, 1857 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Bog Slade and Mary Elizabeth Denson. Helen Slade was New Tag in 1859 in Columbus, Georgia.²
     Helen married Robert Edward Farish in 1882.³ Helen died on February 4, 1934 at age 76¹ and was buried in Linwood Historic Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.¹

     Penelope Bog Slade went by Nellie.¹ She was born on May 26, 1869 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.² She was the daughter of James Bog Slade and Mary Elizabeth Denson.
     Penelope married Silas W. DeWolf, son of Thomas DeWolf, circa 1894.³ Penelope died on May 30, 1933 at age 64² and was buried in Linwood Historic Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.²

     Mason Lee Wiggins was born on January 22, 1798 in Bertie County, North Carolina. He was the son of Blake Baker Wiggins and Sallie Lee.¹
     Mason married Elizabeth Slade, daughter of General Jeremiah Slade and Janet Bog, on May 2, 1826 in North Carolina. Mason died on July 21, 1880 in Halifax County, North Carolina, at age 82 and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Halifax County, North Carolina.²

     Mary Whitmel Griffin was born on May 22, 1854 in Bertie County, North Carolina.¹ Daughter of John B. and Sarah Griffin of Bertie County.
     Mary married Thomas Bog Slade, son of William Slade and Penelope Williams. Mary died on June 4, 1892 in Martin County, North Carolina, at age 38.¹ She was buried in Griffin Family Cemetery, Lewiston, Bertie County, North Carolina.¹¹

     Thomas Bog Slade Jr. was born on January 29, 1891 in Martin County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Bog Slade and Mary Whitmel Griffin. His mother died when he was very young and he was raised by his two unmarried aunts, Elizabeth and Fanny Penelope Slade, at the Marsh Point plantation. He attended and graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a prominent businessman in the Hamilton area.
     Thomas married Mary Pender Gladstone.³ She was the daughter of Margaret Burton Ward and William Edward Gladstone.³ Thomas died on October 17, 1956 at age 65.^1,2 He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina.²

     Mary Griffin Slade was born on March 14, 1892 in Martin County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas Bog Slade and Mary Whitmel Griffin. Mary died on May 28, 1892 and was buried in Griffin Family Cemetery, Lewiston, Bertie County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Pender Gladstone was born on February 8, 1892 in Martin County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Margaret Burton Ward and William Edward Gladstone.¹
     Mary married Thomas Bog Slade Jr., son of Thomas Bog Slade and Mary Whitmel Griffin.¹ Mary died on November 7, 1982 at age 90¹ and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina.²

     Mary Ward Slade was born on September 22, 1923 in Richmond City, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Bog Slade Jr. and Mary Pender Gladstone.
     Mary married John William Purvis Jr. on August 21, 1946 in Martin County, North Carolina.² Mary died on October 14, 2017 in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, at age 94.¹ Her obituary read as follows:

      Mary Slade Purvis, age 94, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA on September 22, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Bog Slade, Jr. and Mary Pender Slade. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John William Purvis, Jr; brothers, Thomas Bog Slade, III and Richard Slade; and the many pets she loved dearly throughout her lifetime.

Mary was a graduate of the Woman's College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Upon graduation she taught business courses at Rocky Mount Senior High School and over the years, enjoyed reconnecting with her students in many ways. Mary was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church, attending Christ Church for many years and more recently St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Mary spread her message of love throughout her life and throughout her many circles of friends in her church, her neighborhoods, Cursillo community, water aerobics, senior citizen activities and for almost six years among the staff, residents and their families at Autumn Care of Nash.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory, son, John W. Purvis III and wife, Pam, of Rhode Island; and daughter, Katherine Bog Wilder and husband, Larry, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Kaitlin Slade Wilder, Matthew Bog Wilder and wife, Brittany; great-granddaughter, Caroline Reese Wilder; brother-in-law, Bill Purvis; nieces, Penny Slade, Thomasine Slade Wilson, Candy Perry; and nephew, Joe Purvis.

A Celebration of New Life will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount with the Father George Greer officiating.

Visitation with the family will by held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Commons Area of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and immediately following the 11:00 AM Friday service.

Mary's family is deeply grateful to the staff of Autumn Care and the other residents and their families who loved and cared for "Miss Mary" during the last years of her life. The family extends their gratitude to her special caregivers Nat, Flo, Gwen, Ida, and Danielle for the love and laughter they shared with Miss Mary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Animal Crackers, a local organization supporting responsible pet ownership, P. O. Box 8860, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

As published in the Rocky Mount Telegram
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home - Rocky Mount
1130 N. Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-8800.¹

     Thomas Bog Slade III was born on October 29, 1915 in Hamilton, Martin County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Thomas Bog Slade Jr. and Mary Pender Gladstone.
     Thomas Bog Slade III registered for the draft for World War II in 1942, while living at Enfield, Halifax County, North Carolina, works for R.E.A. Rural Electrification Administration.¹
     Thomas married Myrtle Winifred Matthew on April 23, 1947 in Enfield, North Carolina.² +, the daughter of Henry Lloyd Matthews and Myrtle James Matthews.³ Thomas died on October 29, 1978 in Enfield, North Carolina, at age 63.⁴ He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Enfield, Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

     Richard Gladstone Slade was born on September 18, 1918 in Martin County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Thomas Bog Slade Jr. and Mary Pender Gladstone. He attended the Citadel in Charleston, SC and the University of NC at Chapel Hill. He entered the armed forces and served in the US Army Engineers in the Pacific theater. After the war, he managed the family farm which he inherited after his father's death in 1956.²
     Richard married Mamie Clyde Taylor on November 30, 1946.¹ She was the daughter of Mamie Green and William Joseph Taylor.³ Richard died on December 9, 1979 in North Carolina at age 61¹ and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina.⁴

     Mamie Clyde Taylor was born on May 26, 1919 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Mamie Green and William Joseph Taylor.²
     Mamie married Richard Gladstone Slade, son of Thomas Bog Slade Jr. and Mary Pender Gladstone, on November 30, 1946.³ Mamie died on May 5, 2004 in Martin County, North Carolina, at age 84¹ and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina.⁴