Rocky Mount - Patsy Nelms Wheeler, age 86, passed away April 25, 2026. She was boen on July 19, 1939, the second child born to William Arvie and Lillie Hudson Nelms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sibling, brother, Bill Nelms; step-father, Thomas Rowland; and son-in-law, Robbie Davis.

She is survived by husband of 51 years, Ronnie Ulysses Wheeler; children, Tammie Starling Valentine and husband, Craig of Battleboro, Tracy Lynn Starling, Donna Starling Davis, both of Rocky Mount, and Christopher Wheeler and wife, Ashley of Nashville; sister-in-law, Sara Nelms of Rocky Mount, as well as many family friends and other extended relatives; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

A memorial celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. and other times at the home.