Eleanor Pearl Gurganus's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Eleanor Pearl Gurganus

December 3, 1922 - June 7, 2025 (102 years old)

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Eleanor Pearl Gurganus's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jones Funeral Homes

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Eleanor Pearl Gurganus

December 3, 1922 - June 7, 2025 (102 years old)

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Eleanor Pearl Gurganus Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 7, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Eleanor Pearl Gurganus of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eleanor Pearl Gurganus to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hill Edwards and Mattie Lanier Edwards; her husband Adrian Earl Gurganus; and her siblings, Thurman, Durwood, Elbert, Tony Edwards and Mavis Cannon.

She is survived by: her children, Peggy Shepard (Terry) of Jacksonville, N. C. and Gary Gurganus of Holden Beach, N. C.; her grandson Brad Shepard (Melinda) of Wilmington, N. C.; her great grandchildren, Aidan and Cate Shepard of Wilmington; and her sisters-in-law, Carolyn and Markey Edwards. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM at the Jones Funeral Home of Jacksonville Wednesday (303 Chaney Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28540). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM and at 12:00 PM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jones Funeral Homes



Wed

June 11

Visitation

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Jones Funeral Home of Jacksonville Wednesday
303 Chaney Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Wed

June 11

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel
303 Chaney Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Wed

June 11

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery
110 Montford Landing Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540

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