Addie Estella Bullock

Addie began her education at Vanceboro Consolidated School, graduating from Newbold High School in 1963. Shortly after graduating, Addie excitedly explored the big city of Washington, D.C. before returning to live in New Bern, North Carolina.

As a young adult, Addie joined West Street Christian Church and was baptized. Her family often heard her speak highly of Pastor Midgette and West Street.

Addie Bullock served the military community of Cherry Point Marine Corp Air Station for several years working in the Commissary, but her interest in healthcare jumpstarted her true career and calling. Addie began working at the New Bern Health Department helping take care of patients, many whom still remember her today. She went on to work at Howell's Child Care Center as a Certified Nurse Aide, and later cared for patients at The Good Shepherd Home for the Aged, where she advanced to Supervisory position of Certified Medication Technician. Years later she made a career move to Neuse Center for Mental Health. After retiring, she returned to the workforce and was employed at Better Connections, Inc. where she cared for patients until her health no longer permitted. Addie enjoyed her career and the contributions she made to the healthcare communities in Craven and Pitt Counties. Her favorite hobbies were crocheting and doing crossword puzzles, and she loved spending time with her family.

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Addie departed this earthly life. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Estella Bullock; and her sister-in-law, Linda Bullock.

She leaves to cherish her memory her three children, daughter, Crystal Jones (Kelvin) of Virginia; son, Johann Bullock of North Carolina; daughter, Melanie Bullock of the home; five grandchildren, Quadray, Jennifer, Destiny, Armani, and Cheyenne; three great grandchildren; one brother, Jackie Bullock of North Carolina; one niece, and a host of cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Cotten Funeral Home, 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, North Carolina, 28560.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026 at West Street Christian Church, 721 West Street, New Bern, NC, 28560, at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest following the service at New Bern Memorial Cemetery, 1112 Chelsea Road, New Bern, North Carolina, 28562, on January 23, 2026.

Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Addie Estella Bullock.