Mrs. Ethel Mae Little

February 26, 1928 - June 21, 2020

Ethel Mae Bunn Little was born February 26,1928 in Pitt County, NC to the late Roscoe Bunn, Sr. and Nettie Mae Bunn. Ethel answer her calling from God on June 21, 2020 at Roanoke Nursing Home and Healthcare Facility in Williamston, NC. Known to many as “Big Sis” or “Shorty” she received her formal education from Pitt County Public School. After high school Ethel Mae worked in tobacco farming, where she met and married the love of her life the late Dennis Earl Little, Sr. Through that union seven children were born. Ethel Mae attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Stokes, NC, where she was a dedicated Senior choir member and attended faithfully. When Ethel Mae had any spare time, she would fish and spend quality time with her children and grandchildren. Sadly, she fell ill and became a resident of Roanoke Nursing Home and Healthcare Facility. While there she made her lasting impression and wasn’t shy to spread her love, willingness to help and her sense of humor. Ethel Mae was preceded in the death by her daughter, Ella Mae Little; two brothers, Roscoe Bunn Jr, Johnny Bunn; granddaughter, Shanika Little; daughter-in-law, Francine Little. Ethel Mae leaves behind to cherish her memories her devoted eldest daughter, Alma J. Andrews (James) of Robersonville, NC, Mary D. Raynor (Robert) of Robersonville, NC, Dennis E. Little of Carteret, New Jersey, Ricky E. Little (Teresa) of Greenville NC, Jessie R. Little (Mary) of Greenville NC, Jacqueline D. Little of Greenville, NC; grandkids to cherish her memories, Eric C. Andrews (Alisha), Sherry D. Raynor-Henoch, Marquette R. Battle, Dontrell L. Little, Kelvin E. Little, Curtis R. Moore, Jamal R. Spell; a host of great grands, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.