Bessie M. Koonce Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bessie M. Koonce (Kinston, North Carolina), who passed away on January 21, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie M. Koonce to show support.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her children, Ann K. Helfer (Stuart), Helen K. Sullivan (Brent) of Greensboro, NC and Taylor Koonce (Renee) of Raleigh, NC; her grandchildren, Scott Helfer (Lindsey), Todd Helfer (Sarah), Courtney Forrest (Dean), Megan Sullivan, Jordan Lane (Michael), Lauren Scarfo (Dominic) and Lee Koonce; her great grandchildren, Abigail, Olivia Helfer, Cooper Helfer and Benedict Lane; and her friend Bonnie Poole. She was also cherished by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grand Chapter of NC for the scholarship fund, PO Box 97, Thomasville, NC 27361 or Southwood Memorial Christian Church, 1027 NC Hwy 58, Kinston, NC 28504.
