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Marshall Koury Obituary
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Rosemary C. Koury, who survives, and the son of John A. Koury and Edna Jureidini Koury, both deceased.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as Staff Sergeant. He was the retired owner and operator of Koury's Dress Shop. Marshall was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a former member of the Burlington Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include a son, Marshall Paul "Mike" Koury Jr. of Burlington; daughter, Paula Koury Lewis and husband Jack of High Point; grandson, Jack Lewis III; two brothers, Ernest A. Koury and wife Marie of Elon and Maurice John Koury and wife Anne of Burlington; and two sisters, Selva Lewis of Raleigh and Pauline Akras of St. Augustine, Fla.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. George Koury.
The funeral service will be conducted at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Friday, April 11, 2014, at 11 a.m. by Father Briant Cullinane, OFM Conv. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Koury's primary caregiver, Cindy Pearson, for her care and compassion for the past four-and-a-half years.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Marshall Koury
Megan Hufford
December 28, 2022
My father, Sam Miller, who passed away in January of 2022, thought the world of Marshall. He was so very kind and a true friend to my father who was staying in NC but lived in Pennsylvania. Marshall and his wife welcomed my father into their home for many visits. We were given beautiful casserole dishes that we treasure as a special gift for our wedding. Despite never meeting Marshall, he considered my father a special friend and wanted to celebrate my wedding with his kindness!
Eddie Love
April 17, 2014
Marshall was a friend to "everyone". You always felt better just being around him. He had a full life serving other people. His entire family are all great people. We loved him dearly.
Laura Haith-Harris
April 16, 2014
Mr. Koury was a great man and family friend. As a teenager I was always in the Christmas Parade on his Koury's Dress Shop float. We will forever be grateful to have know him.
Haith Family(Hatch Street)
April 13, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss.Marshall always made us laugh and he will be remembered by many.Sending prayers to all the family at this sad time.Sincerely Ron and Nancy Ballard, Burlington ,NC
Robin Koury Jr
April 10, 2014
Marshall was not only a Relative but was My Friend when I was a young Boy.When Marshall came to Mebane on Thursdays to collect He would always stop by my Aunt Graces house & get Me to walk the neighborhood with Him to collect & visit...He would tell me that to be successful You had to treat people with respect..That lesson has stayed with me and still does and I am 60 now..He was a Good and Kind hearted Man and will be Missed..God Bless You Marshall and Your family
April 10, 2014
So sorry for all of you. Many blessings.
Mary Ann Garrison
Betty Ray
April 10, 2014
Marshall was such a sweet man. Remember when he came to our home selling items from the trunk of his car. Enjoyed going into dress shop and just talking with him. May God bless the family. Your guardian angel will always be there for you.
Denise Neal
April 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Always made me laugh.
Mrs.Willard Nicks
April 10, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. He was a joy to talk too.
Barbara Enoch-Daye
April 10, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Koury family. Mr. Koury was a stellar businessman in the local area. Koury's Dress Shop when it was on Main St. was my mother's favorite store for shopping. Mr Koury always treated his customers with respect. His legacy will always be remembered.
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