WILMINGTON — Eunice Ruth Pridgen “GG” Bellamy, 96 of Wilmington, NC, passed at home into her heavenly Father’s arms on October 24, 2025.
She was born May 1, 1929, to Strange and Edell Pridgen in Wilmington, NC.
Eunice’s life was filled with love. She was proud that her family was a gold star family. She spent 72 years with her beloved husband, David. She operated an in-home daycare then on to France Neckware and Deautsch Relays, Inc. Upon retirement she spent her time in her greenhouse rooting and growing all types of plants. She also loved taking pictures, and making the moments of our lives with picnics, watermelon slicing, birthdays, and holidays memorable. She was a member of Sunset Park Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband David Alton “Pee Wee” Bellamy; son David Earl Bellamy; daughter-in-law, Lauren Bellamy; grandsons, Wayne Gainous Jr, Paul Ford; two great grandsons: Thomas Tufano and Billy Stephenson; four sisters: Margaret, Arvela, Elizabeth, Mary and four brothers: Alex, Johnny, Jack and Steve.
She is survived by her daughters: Alice Henderson, Eunice Smith (Donald); her sons: Alton Bellamy (Debbie), and Joseph Bellamy and her daughter-in-law Lee Bellamy. GG was blessed with eleven grandchildren: Krista Dobson (Walter), Christine Packer, Colleen Hewett (Randy), Sharon Tufano (John), Amy Westbrook (Jason), Elissa Taper (Colin), Charlene Ford, Donald Smith Jr. (Lucy), Chris Bellamy (Brenda) and David Smith (Jesse); 33 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Jessica, Alexus and all other staff at Amedisys Hospice.
