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Amy Desormeaux Obituary
August 14, 1960 - January 22, 2021
Fayetteville , North Carolina - Amy Desormeaux, 60, lost her fight to COVID-19 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, on Friday, January 22nd, 2021.
Amy was born Amy Jeanette Parker, in High Point, North Carolina, on August 14th, 1960, to her late parents, Jean Jackson Harper and George Thelton Parker I.
She was a graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School, class of 1978, where she was a part of the beta club, president of the junior women's club, and a cheerleader. Amy then went on to attend North Carolina State University where she received her Bachelors of Art in Business Management. Later she attended National Louis University, earning her a Masters in Education for Curriculum and Instruction. After attending both schools she went on to receive her North Carolina Real Estate License.
Amy was currently working as a Media Assistant at Apex-Friendship High School, where she made many friends, and impacted the life of her students.
Amy had a huge heart, and gave more than anyone ever asked. She was a woman filled with wisdom, and always knew what to do in every situation. Amy loved spending time with her family. In particular, she loved her trips to Disney Parks and Kure Beach. She loved to laugh, and to make her friends and family laugh. She lit up a room with that same laughter.
Amy is preceded in death by her stepfather, Allen Stanfield Harper; brother George Thelton Parker II and his wife Jane, along with other aunts and uncles. Amy is survived by her husband of thirty-nine years, Mabry Joseph Desormeaux, and daughter Olivia Parker Desormeaux; her sister Stannette Harper; her nieces and nephew, Eliza Weaver Gingras, Amy Leah Weaver, Molly Jeanne Parker, and George Thelton Parker III, and great niece and nephew, Ava and Jackson Gingras, dear friend Sam Boyer; as well as many other family members and friends, whom she loved very much.
During this time of sudden loss, and grief, in lieu of flowers or donations, please share any stories that you have with her, and send them to [email protected]. This is a way we will remember our Amy on hard days.
Due to concern regarding the pandemic and wanting to spare others what she suffered through, the family has decided to celebrate her life at a later point with a trip to her favorite place, the beach. Amy was loved by many, gone too soon, and her legacy will be remembered.
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Memories and Condolences
for Amy Desormeaux
Christy Lucia
February 9, 2021
I was one of the fortunate people who got to know Amy via my old job at Raleigh Auto Care. We sincerely looked forward to seeing Amy each time she made the long drive from Fayetteville to Raleigh. She trusted no one else with her vehicles, and no one else lit up the shop like Amy. She was just a bundle of energy and love and light, and her presence will be sorely missed.
Pam Stallings Hiner
January 30, 2021
Amy was always a positive influence for those around her in high school. The amazing cheerleader with boundless energy and a smile and laugh that would come bursting through any situation. She will be missed terribly. Prayers of comfort go out to the family.
Gloria Lengel
January 30, 2021
My thoughts are with you and your daughter Olivia. My hope for you, is you are surrounded by joyful and loving memories of Amy and your life together to keep your spirits up as time moves on.
Benjamin Martin School Family
January 27, 2021
Mr. Desormeaux and Family: Our deepest condolences for your loss. We wish you peace to bring you comfort, the courage and strength to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Vicki Betts
January 27, 2021
Joe and Olivia - I was so very sorry to hear about Amy. What a loss for all of those who knew her and those who didn't. I only met Amy once at WCPSS FD&C but instantly knew she was a people person and enjoyed life. Joe, we always shared those beach treasure hunting stories that I know Amy loved. My deepest and sincerest sympathies to you both.
Vicki Betts
Harrison Smith Ravn
January 27, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harrison Smith Ravn
January 27, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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