Mrs. Rising was born September 4, 1926 in Marion, South Carolina, daughter of the late Furman and Levie Carter Jackson. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Shallotte for many years where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Rising, Sr.; granddaughter, Brandy Williams; great grandchildren, Gavin Williams and Joshua Kendall Williams; brother, Jasper Jackson; sisters, Katie Rich and Irene Parker.
Survivors include her sons, Gilbert Rising and wife Shirl of Fayetteville, Kenneth Rising and wife Barbara of Shallotte, and Randy Rising and wife Wendy of Bolivia; brother, Blanton Jackson; sister, Castine Rich; and six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at two o’clock in the afternoon at White Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel with Reverend Robert “Bob” Weathers officiating. Burial will follow in Old Shallotte Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from one until two o’clock at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PlaceMemphis, TN 38105.
Memorial condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com
White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina.
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