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Obituary Online notes for Norene COBLE
4/25/2023
Norene Coble James
September 22, 1930 ~ April 21, 2023
92 Years Old
Norene Coble James, 92, of Snow Camp passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 21st, 2023. Norene was married 68 years to the late Harry Leonard James and born to the late Arce and Etta Coble.
Norene’s life was filled with love for her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Except for a short period of time working at Kayser-Roth in Burlington, her life was dedicated to the care of her family. A true caregiver, she did this with immeasurable love and determination, always offering support for our trials and triumphs.
Upon marriage to Harry in 1951, they spent their first 2 years together on Chestnut Street in Burlington, prior to moving back to the home of her birth. Norene and Harry spent the remainder of their lives together in Snow Camp. Norene enjoyed an active life bowling with her friends, planting a garden every spring, along with summer beach trips and fall surf fishing with her family. Even in her later years Norene was never idle and enjoyed cooking for her family, taking care of her plants and working puzzles.
Survivors include daughters Connie M Isley and husband Mike of Snow Camp, Susan L Dunbar of Burgaw along with a son Harry L James Jr. and wife Lori of Wilmington. Norene was extremely proud of and survived by 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Smart and wife Jennifer, Joshua Dunbar, Sarah Isley, Harrison James and wife Kaitlin, Savanna Stakely, and Dylan James along with 3 great grandchildren Madelyn Smart, Paxton Smart and Cape James.
She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Dianne J Stakely along with son in law Peter Dunbar.
The family would like to give special thanks for the amazing in-home care provided by Lisa Baker, Chris Johnson, Brenda Perry and Clara Coble, along with the nurses and staff of Authora Care Collective of Burlington for their care and dedication.
The family will receive friends at Mt Hermon Methodist Church in Graham at 11:00 am Saturday April 29th with funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to Authora Care Collective of Burlington 914 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington NC 27215 or Mt Hermon Methodist Church at 4178 Mt Hermon Rock Creek Rd. Graham NC 27253 [49416]
Norene Coble James
September 22, 1930 ~ April 21, 2023
92 Years Old
Norene Coble James, 92, of Snow Camp passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 21st, 2023. Norene was married 68 years to the late Harry Leonard James and born to the late Arce and Etta Coble.
Norene’s life was filled with love for her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Except for a short period of time working at Kayser-Roth in Burlington, her life was dedicated to the care of her family. A true caregiver, she did this with immeasurable love and determination, always offering support for our trials and triumphs.
Upon marriage to Harry in 1951, they spent their first 2 years together on Chestnut Street in Burlington, prior to moving back to the home of her birth. Norene and Harry spent the remainder of their lives together in Snow Camp. Norene enjoyed an active life bowling with her friends, planting a garden every spring, along with summer beach trips and fall surf fishing with her family. Even in her later years Norene was never idle and enjoyed cooking for her family, taking care of her plants and working puzzles.
Survivors include daughters Connie M Isley and husband Mike of Snow Camp, Susan L Dunbar of Burgaw along with a son Harry L James Jr. and wife Lori of Wilmington. Norene was extremely proud of and survived by 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Smart and wife Jennifer, Joshua Dunbar, Sarah Isley, Harrison James and wife Kaitlin, Savanna Stakely, and Dylan James along with 3 great grandchildren Madelyn Smart, Paxton Smart and Cape James.
She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Dianne J Stakely along with son in law Peter Dunbar.
The family would like to give special thanks for the amazing in-home care provided by Lisa Baker, Chris Johnson, Brenda Perry and Clara Coble, along with the nurses and staff of Authora Care Collective of Burlington for their care and dedication.
The family will receive friends at Mt Hermon Methodist Church in Graham at 11:00 am Saturday April 29th with funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to Authora Care Collective of Burlington 914 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington NC 27215 or Mt Hermon Methodist Church at 4178 Mt Hermon Rock Creek Rd. Graham NC 27253 [49416]
Obituary Online notes for Harry Leonard (Spouse 1)
1930 ~ 2019 (AGE 89)
Harry L James, 89, of Snow Camp passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 10th, 2019. Harry was born in Durham to the late Percy and Corene James and was the husband of 68 years to Norene C James who survives.
After moving at the age of 5, Harry spent his formative years on East Davis Street in Burlington. Joining the US Navy in 1948, Harry was assigned to the USS Buck with post war duties in the East China Sea. Upon returning home he married Norene Coble and subsequently moved to the farm on which they built their life together. In the early days Harry worked for A&P in the meat department but eventually was employed for 33 years and retired from Western Electric /AT&T. Harry enjoyed surf fishing and every fall found him and his whole family at Cape Hatteras or Ocracoke chasing the big ones. Harry was also an accomplished archer and bowler and had a passion for both. He enjoyed competition and collected friends and trophies across all of NC. Harry had an eye for photography and always had his camera on hand for every family gathering. Many will remember his time umpiring youth sports in Alamance County and his thunderous “Strike” calls that echoed across the ballfield. Harry truly enjoyed his life and taught us all “Not to sweat the small stuff”!
Survivors include the love of his life, Norene C James of the home; his sister June Gooding of Emerald Isle; daughters Connie M Isley and husband Mike of Snow Camp; Susan L Dunbar of Burgaw along with his son Harry Leonard James Jr and wife Lori of Wilmington. Harry was also very proud of and survived by 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Smart and wife Jennifer, Joshua Dunbar, Sarah Isley, Harrison James, Savanna Stakely and Dylan James; 2 great grandchildren, Maddie and Paxton; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Dianne J Stakely along with son in law, Peter Dunbar.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Graham from 5-7 PM Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, October 14, at Mt Hermon Methodist Church in Graham NC. with burial in the church cemetery.
Original obituary was published by Rich & Thompson Funeral Service [49417]
Harry L James, 89, of Snow Camp passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 10th, 2019. Harry was born in Durham to the late Percy and Corene James and was the husband of 68 years to Norene C James who survives.
After moving at the age of 5, Harry spent his formative years on East Davis Street in Burlington. Joining the US Navy in 1948, Harry was assigned to the USS Buck with post war duties in the East China Sea. Upon returning home he married Norene Coble and subsequently moved to the farm on which they built their life together. In the early days Harry worked for A&P in the meat department but eventually was employed for 33 years and retired from Western Electric /AT&T. Harry enjoyed surf fishing and every fall found him and his whole family at Cape Hatteras or Ocracoke chasing the big ones. Harry was also an accomplished archer and bowler and had a passion for both. He enjoyed competition and collected friends and trophies across all of NC. Harry had an eye for photography and always had his camera on hand for every family gathering. Many will remember his time umpiring youth sports in Alamance County and his thunderous “Strike” calls that echoed across the ballfield. Harry truly enjoyed his life and taught us all “Not to sweat the small stuff”!
Survivors include the love of his life, Norene C James of the home; his sister June Gooding of Emerald Isle; daughters Connie M Isley and husband Mike of Snow Camp; Susan L Dunbar of Burgaw along with his son Harry Leonard James Jr and wife Lori of Wilmington. Harry was also very proud of and survived by 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Smart and wife Jennifer, Joshua Dunbar, Sarah Isley, Harrison James, Savanna Stakely and Dylan James; 2 great grandchildren, Maddie and Paxton; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Dianne J Stakely along with son in law, Peter Dunbar.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Graham from 5-7 PM Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, October 14, at Mt Hermon Methodist Church in Graham NC. with burial in the church cemetery.
Original obituary was published by Rich & Thompson Funeral Service [49417]