Mrs. Paulette Brock, 73, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed on March 23, 2023. Mrs. Paulette was born on November 11, 1949. She attended Lenoir County Schools and was a graduate of Adkin High School. She furthered her education at Lenoir Community College obtaining a certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Teaching Assistant.

Mrs. Paulette was called Ma or Ma Paulette because she had a loving warm heart for everyone she met and made them feel comfortable in her presence. She was known as the neighborhood mom to many of her children's friends and other children who called her Ma. She greeted everyone with a smile and a hug because she truly loved people. She lived her life as the Bible says "treat people the way you would want to be treated." She loved God and fellowship with many different churches.

She leaves to cherished and precious memories, her children Ricardo and spouse Renea Brock of Kinston, NC, Terogi and spouse ShaVondra Brock of Kinston, NC, Aldrico Brock and spouse Teresa Falls of Charlotte, NC, along with Kenyetta D. Brock of Kinston, NC, and a host of grandchildren.