Mary Nichols "Ellen" Forester's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2025 in Rockingham, North Carolina

Mary Nichols "Ellen" Forester

May 28, 1947 - November 19, 2025 (78 years old)

Rockingham, North Carolina

Mary Nichols "Ellen" Forester's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2025 in Rockingham, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Richard Boles Funeral Services

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Mary Nichols "Ellen" Forester

May 28, 1947 - November 19, 2025 (78 years old)

Rockingham, North Carolina

Mary Nichols Forester Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 19, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Mary Nichols Forester (Rockingham, North Carolina), born in Louisville, Mississippi. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James F. Nichols and Deloris Crowson Nichols; her husband Rev. Norvin E. Forester, Jr.; and her sister Frankie Patrick. She is survived by: her sons, Lt. Norvin Laird Forester (Amy Forester), Rev. William Jamieson "Jamie" Forester (Tracey) of Savannah and Richard "Randy" Forester (Amanda) of Lumberton; her grandchildren, Taylor Forester, Marine Corp, Kelsey Forester, Brooklynn Forester, Destinee Forester, Andrew Forester and Drake Martin; and her siblings-in-law, Dorothy Criddle and Wayne Patrick. She is also survived by niece and two nephew.

Visitation was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Rockingham (201 N Randolph St, Rockingham, NC 28379). A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial donations are requested to be given to the Richmond County Hospice, Inc., 1119 N US Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC 28379 or the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Richard Boles Funeral Services



Sat

Nov 22

Visitation

First Baptist Church of Rockingham
201 N Randolph St, Rockingham, NC 28379

Sat

Nov 22

Memorial service

First Baptist Church of Rockingham
201 N Randolph St, Rockingham, NC 28379

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