Mary Jestine Jarman Koonce, 93, of New Bern was called to rest at her residence on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Funeral services 1:00 PM., Saturday, August 30, 2025, Pilgrim Chapel FWB Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by five daughters, Sandra Koonce Goodwin, New Bern, Cora Boyd, Chicago, IL, Karen Koonce Hamilton, New Bern, Lorraine Koonce, Fayetteville, NC, Cynthia Koonce Coon, High Point, NC; one sister, Nancy Brooks, Hillsborough; seventeen grandchildren; a host great- grandchildren and great-great-grand grandchildren.
May God Bring the Koonce Family peace and comfort during the passing of a Great Woman. Mrs Mary may you now take your Rest!! A Life well Lived!! I will forever remember the visits,the conversations,the laughs,the wisdom,the hugs and your infectious smile. I will forever be your "Kissy" Rest Well!! Love Ya from me amd the Berry Family 🕊
Karen, I'm sending prayers and condolences to you and your family. I am sorry for the loss of your mother.
Mary you be missed, loved you so much,You were a Mother to me and my sibling through it all. Now take your rest, We loved you but God loved you best.
Ms. Mary was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. We honor her wisdom, her strength, and the love she gave so freely. Rest easy now, Ms. Mary. Your journey is complete, your soul at peace.
We are Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to the Koonce family.
Althea Culley, Donnie & Bernette Morris
My condolences on Ms Mary 's passing,, may the angels strengthen you all through this sorrow
To the family, we send our sincere condolences to you all. May she Rest in Heavenly Peace
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