WINNABOW — Vara Lee North, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.
Mrs. North was born Jan. 22, 1928, to the late Oree and Ester Gore. She was a loyal member of Lebanon Baptist Church, where she attended worship services and Sunday school.
Mrs. North will be remembered as a great cook and for her love of gardening and flowers. She had worked for France Neckwear and for Hungates Craft Store in the Independence Mall.
Survivors include her husband of 63 wonderful years, John North; two sons, Jimmy North (Robin) and Jeff North; daughter, Janet Brown (Michael); two sisters, Florrie Mae Pridgen and Betty Lou Cheers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her brother, George Gore; and three sisters, Loleta Branch, Gilda Gray Myslinski and Luola Gore.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Lebanon Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Ennis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will have visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to services at the church. Pallbearers will be her nephews and special friend, Ed Merritt.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Online condolences may be made at peacocknewnamwhite.com.
