Jean Gaither Wells's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Jean Gaither Wells

November 16, 1941 - October 27, 2025 (83 years old)

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Jean Gaither Wells's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

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Jean Gaither Wells

November 16, 1941 - October 27, 2025 (83 years old)

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Jean Gaither Wells Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean Gaither Wells of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Russell Gaither and Margaret Alma Aycock Gaither; her husband Thomas Levelle Wells; her daughter Elizabeth "Libby" Jean Wells; her granddaughter Christina Marie Wells; and her brother William "Bill" Gaither (Elsie).

She is survived by: her daughters, Sharon Wells, Deborah Morgan (Osbond L. "Ozzie") and Morgan, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; her grandchildren, Leslie Newsome (Jonathan) of Roanoke Rapids, Michael Morgan (Ashley) of Roanoke Rapids, Tommy O'Neal of Roanoke Rapids, Rebecca of Roanoke Rapids and Johnathan O'Neal (Janet) of Florida; her great grandchildren, Kenley Carter of Roanoke Rapids, Kayla Carter of Roanoke Rapids, Kolton Newsome of Roanoke Rapids, Lincoln O'Neal of Roanoke Rapids, Calum Morgan of Roanoke Rapids and Elizabeth O'Neal of Florida; and her siblings, David Gaither of Roanoke Rapids and Ellen Draper (Julian) of Newport News, VA..

A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bear Swamp Baptist Church (16670 NC-48, Littleton, NC 27850).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Askew Funeral & Cremation Services



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Nov 01

Funeral service

Bear Swamp Baptist Church
16670 NC-48, Littleton, NC 27850

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