She was born on May 10, 1921, in Davie County, to the late Lewis Bailey and Beulah Walker Forrest.
Mrs. Safley was a lifetime member of Jericho church of Christ, and at the time of her death, was the oldest living member. In her earlier days, she was very involved with the Davie County Senior Center, Silver Striders, and Meals on Wheels. She was a wonderful seamstress, loved gardening, and enjoyed making meals to share with others, thus Mrs. Safley became known for her hospitality and will be remembered for her delicious persimmon pudding.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Safley; and nine siblings, Georgia Boger (Glenn), Claudia Gantt (Albert), Clarence Forrest (Sadie Mae), Ralph Forrest (Willie), Conard Forrest (Mary), Paul Forrest (Mary Helen), Juanita Prather (Herman), Jean Seamon (Ernest), and Freda James.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruby O’Neal (Bill) and Verna Webb (Jim), all of Mocksville; two grandchildren, Frankie O’Neal (Lynette), and Matthew Webb (Pam); six great-grandchildren, Taylor O’Neal, Archer Webb, Nixon Webb, Ashlyn Hicks, Avery Hicks, and Kolby Hurt; a brother-in-law, Jimmy James; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Iredell County and her loving caregivers for all their support and care.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, October 30, at Jericho church of Christ Cemetery with Mr. Jack Lipsey officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour following the service in the church fellowship hall.
Published online at forbisanddick.com on 10/29/2020
[Contributor: Pat (49283860)]
She was born on May 10, 1921, in Davie County, to the late Lewis Bailey and Beulah Walker Forrest.
Mrs. Safley was a lifetime member of Jericho church of Christ, and at the time of her death, was the oldest living member. In her earlier days, she was very involved with the Davie County Senior Center, Silver Striders, and Meals on Wheels. She was a wonderful seamstress, loved gardening, and enjoyed making meals to share with others, thus Mrs. Safley became known for her hospitality and will be remembered for her delicious persimmon pudding.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Safley; and nine siblings, Georgia Boger (Glenn), Claudia Gantt (Albert), Clarence Forrest (Sadie Mae), Ralph Forrest (Willie), Conard Forrest (Mary), Paul Forrest (Mary Helen), Juanita Prather (Herman), Jean Seamon (Ernest), and Freda James.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruby O’Neal (Bill) and Verna Webb (Jim), all of Mocksville; two grandchildren, Frankie O’Neal (Lynette), and Matthew Webb (Pam); six great-grandchildren, Taylor O’Neal, Archer Webb, Nixon Webb, Ashlyn Hicks, Avery Hicks, and Kolby Hurt; a brother-in-law, Jimmy James; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Iredell County and her loving caregivers for all their support and care.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, October 30, at Jericho church of Christ Cemetery with Mr. Jack Lipsey officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour following the service in the church fellowship hall.
Published online at forbisanddick.com on 10/29/2020
[Contributor: Pat (49283860)]
Family Members
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Infant Son Forrest
1907–1907
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Georgia Mae Forrest Boger
1908–2007
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Clarence Franklin Forrest
1909–2001
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Claudia Elizabeth Forrest Gantt
1911–1983
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Ralph Bailey Forrest
1913–2000
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Paul Gaskil Forrest
1915–2005
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Lewis Conrad Forrest Sr
1917–2005
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Juanita Joyce Forrest Prather
1924–2016
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Beulah Jean Forrest Seamon
1928–2018
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