Johanna Hildegard (Hilde) Outland, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in her home.  

Hilde first came to Roanoke Rapids in 1948, living here on and off three different times for a total of 45 years.

Since 2012, she has resided in Triangle, VA, with her daughter and family.

Hilde was preceded in death by her parents, Johannes and Katrina Meisel, and two sisters, Erna Neumer and Lotte Lauterbach,all of Kulmbach,Germany, her husband, the Rev. Donald H. Outland, of Roanoke Rapids, and her older daughter, Dana Outland Bray, of Roanoke Rapids.

She is survived by a daughter, Paula Outland Paddock, of Triangle, VA, and two sons–in-law, Keith Paddock of Triangle, VA, and Jim Bray, of Hickory, NC. She is also survived by six grandchildren: the Rev. John Bray and wife, Jennifer, of Cyprus, TX; Stephen Bray and wife, Sherry, of Vanduser, MO; Sarah Bray, of Greenville, SC; Katrina, Heidi, and Christianna Paddock, of Triangle, VA. In addition, she has four great-grandchildren: Hannah, David, Charis, and Paton Bray, of Cyprus, TX; and several nieces and nephews of Germany and Roanoke Rapids.

A Graveside ceremony will take place at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 30 2018 with her grandson Rev. John Bray officiating.

The “Celebration of Home-going” Memorial Service will be held at Engleside Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA, on Friday, June 1, 2018. The Rev. John Bray, grandson, will preside at both services.

Askew Funeral Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling local arrangements where online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com