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BORN
1952
DIED
2026
FUNERAL HOME
1617 Market St.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Lynne VanStory Obituary
Amy Lynne Jones VanStory from Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on March 1, 2026, in her home following a long illness. She was born on May 17, 1952 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Mary Campbell Jones and Ammie S. Jones.
She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Jones O’Rourke of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Pamela Jones Kelly (Ricky) of Atkinson, North Carolina. A niece, Deborah O’Rourke Quinn (Jeff) of Wilmington, North Carolina, great nephews Michael “Shane” O’Rourke of Wilmington, North Carolina, Richard Alexander “Alex” Haynes of Ballston Spa, New York.
Lynne was predeceased by her parents, nephew, Michael Shane O’Rourke, niece, Sharon O’Rourke Berry and brother-in-law, Richard O’Rourke.
Lynne moved to Wilmington with her family in 1959. She graduated from New Hanover High School in 1970.
She moved to Fayetteville North Carolina and was employed by Holmes Electric until she moved back to Wilmington North Carolina in 1992. She was employed by North Carolina Natural Gas Company/Piedmont Natural Gas retiring from there in 2020 due to health issues.
Lynne had many hobbies and interests, including decorating, sewing and crafts of all kinds. She collected a menagerie of stuffed animals. She was an avid reader and loved all types of music.
She was an exercising enthusiast, walking on her treadmill, riding her exercise, bike and walking around Greenfield Lake with her good friend and walking companion, “Mr. Williams” (Robert).
Lynne volunteered at Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts for many years. She supported many organizations, including Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation, Cape Fear River Watch and participated in clean-ups and many charitable walks.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 16 N 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Charitable donations to honor Lynne may be made to:
Thalian Hall Center of the Performing Arts,
310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
16 N 16th Street
Wilmington NC 28401
Cape Fear River Watch
617 Surry Street
Wilmington NC 28401
Please leave condolences for the family on the guestbook.
Memorial Events
for Lynne VanStory
Mar
28
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
St Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall
16 N 16th Street
Funeral services provided by:
Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington1617 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Memories and Condolences
for Lynne VanStory
5 Entries
Frances Rivenbark
March 19, 2026
I’m so very sorry for you and your family’s loss Barbara. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Pam Kelly
March 15, 2026
I miss you, my sister, my friend.
Edna Hagan
March 13, 2026
I first met Lynne when I worked in the Lumberton office w/NCNG. Then our company moved to Fayetteville with Piedmont Natural Gas. Lynne and I talked on the company phone quite a bit, and when we did have to travel for meetings, Lynne was always dressed so nice. Always had the most beautiful purses. In fact, I bragged on how pretty her purses where everytime I saw her, one day out of the blue, she said I have something for you, she gave me a Dooney & Burke purse. I hugged her neck, and thanked her, and I still have that purse today. Great memories of Lynne, with NCNG/Piedmont/Duke. Praying for your family.
Richard and Rose Pridgen
March 12, 2026
Lynne, you will be greatly missed. You were a great friend to Richard. He enjoyed working with you and our walks at the mall. This past year has been hard for both of you. Your journey is over here as a new better one begins. I know Pam and Bobbi will be lost for a while but will cherish the memories. Richard and I are so sorry for your families loss. We love you!
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Elizabeth Highsmith
March 12, 2026
My dear Lynne, friend, my neighbor. We shared similar interests, sea life, sewing, crafts. I enjoyed my time together with you and your sister Pam. I will alway remember you and love you. I am relieved you are at peace now. I have the “Kraken” we shared once again. I will cherish him, and smile each time I look at him, as I will think of you.
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