Carolyn Brunell Gentry Rouse | Eastern NC Now

Carolyn Brunell Gentry Rouse, age 76, a resident of New Bern, NC, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home.

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    Carolyn Brunell Gentry Rouse, age 76, a resident of New Bern, NC, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home.

    A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Haw Branch Church of Christ Church Cemetery and will be officiated by Pastor Al Perry.

    Mrs. Rouse, affectionately known as the "Collard Lady" was born in Beaufort County on November 12, 1946 to the late William Columbus Gentry and Daisy Williams Gentry. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, cutting hair, and working in her garden and flower beds.

    Survivors include her husband, Perry Carlyle Rouse of the home, a daughter, Tracey Jackson and husband Mike of Washington, two sons, Pastor Al Perry and wife Michelle of Delaware, OH, John Perry and wife Sara of Alexandria, VA, seven grandchildren, Brandon Milnes, Amanda Jackson, Caroline Jackson, Will Perry, Ellis Perry, Savannah Perry, Tyce Perry, two great grandchildren, Addy Milnes, and Charleigh Broy.

    She is preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Alfred Perry, Jr., three sisters, and two brothers.

    The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, March 10, 2023 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.

    Condolences may be addressed to the family online by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Rouse family.
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