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Evelyn McLeod Obituary

Evelyn Louise Pegram McLeod

Durham

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Pegram McLeod, 90, departed this earth, March 7, 2018. Her service will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Russell Memorial CME Church, 703 S. Alston Ave. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 1pm-2pm just prior to the service.

Mrs. McLeod is survived by her children, Willie T. McLeod (Celeste), Evelyn Slappy, Rev. Walter McLeod (Delores) and Janet McLeod-Doran (Richard); daughter in law, Tessie Cousar; 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Arrangements by Burthey Funeral Service

Published by The Herald Sun on Mar. 14, 2018.
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Truly loved Mrs. Evelyn McLeod! She had the sweetest personality and the kindest disposition of anyone I’ve ever known. She loved people with her whole heart. Miss her dearly. God has his special angel!!

Beverly Edwards Rogers

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June 14, 2021

Our condolences Janet to you and the family. Mrs. McLeod was a Great, Beautiful and Respectful Woman and will truly be missed. May GOD comfort you all during these difficult times.

Love Richard's Family

Missy Hicks

March 16, 2018

God bless you at this difficult time.

Malinda Leggett

March 16, 2018

To the McLeod Family..
Our Hearts and Prayers are with you.
Your Fletcher's Chapel Church Family
Hoffman NC

Beverly Swinnie

March 15, 2018

To the McLeod Family:

What a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus at His soon return! We thank Him for the life and spiritual legacy of this wonderful woman, who lovingly impacted the lives of so many! Blessings and peace to the McLeods and extended family.

Rick, Cynthia and Richard Major

March 14, 2018

What a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus at His soon return! We thank Him for the life and spiritual legacy of this wonderful woman, who lovingly impacted the lives of so many! Blessings and peace to the McLeods and extended family.

Rick, Cynthia and Richard Major

March 14, 2018

To: The McLeod Family

May the Lord strengthen & comfort your
hearts. Aunt Louise was a great lady. She
will surely be missed.

We will not be able to attend the funeral.
You are in our heart & prayers.

March 14, 2018

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16

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Russell Memorial CME Church

703 S. Alston Ave., NC

Mar

16

Service

2:00 p.m.

Russell Memorial CME Church

703 S. Alston Ave., NC

Mar

16

Interment

Maplewood Cemetery

NC

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Burthey Funeral Service

1510 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707

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