Mrs. Hale was born November 5, 1920 to the late David Frank Thomas and Nora Finch Thomas.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Hale was preceded in death by her husband: Bud Hale; a son: Ronald Lee Hale; a granddaughter: Mary Ellen Tucker; her brothers: Raymond Thomas, Elwood Thomas and Wayne Thomas; her sisters: Dorothy Jones and Alma Adams.
Mrs. Hale was a longtime member of the Roanoke Rapids Church of God. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved cooking and taking care of her family.
Mrs. Hale is survived by her son: Linwood Hale, Jr. and wife Bonnie; daughter: Betty Jean Hale both of Roanoke Rapids; Grandchildren: Johnny Tucker of Seymour, IN; David Lee Hale of Elliston, VA; Wayne Hale and wife Deb and Tommy Hale and wife Sara both of Roanoke Rapids; Great grandchildren: Jonathan and Jamie Hale of Las Vegas, NV.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Crestview Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Wiggins officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and other times at the home 122 House Mill Road or 1245 American Legion Road.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.


