Marie Juanita Hofler

Marie Juanita Hofler, 94, of 128 NC 32 South, Sunbury, NC, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in W.R. Winslow Memorial Home, Elizabeth City. Miss Hofler was born in Gates County on December 13, 1919, and was the daughter of the late Willie H., Sr. and Lucy Byrum Hofler. A retired clerk from the former Rountree and Riddick General Merchandise in Sunbury, she had attended both Damascus and Oak Grove Christian Churches. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Nell Hofler and Elizabeth Elmore, and by her brother, Willie H. Hofler, Jr. and wife, Ida Perry Hofler. Surviving are her brother, Willard Hofler and wife Naomi of Elizabeth City, special family members and friends, Carole Bass and husband Ronnie, Jeanette Floyd, Linda Tillett and husband Saint Clair, Betty Perry and husband Ron, and Ellen Willard and husband Charles; her brother-in-law, Alton Elmore; and many other extended family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, by Pastor John A. Hilts, Sr. A private burial will follow in Damascus Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family in the funeral home immediately following the chapel service on Saturday, and all other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.