Mary Meares Kermon

Mary Kermon Obituary

MARY MEARES KERMON

Mary Meares Kermon, 97, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, January, 17, 2010 at Liberty Commons on Racine Drive.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert "RM" Kermon Jr.; her parents, Lawrence and Flora Collum Meares; two brothers, Lawrence Meares and Earl Meares and three sisters, Virginia Odom, Lillian Miller and Helen Turner.

She is survived by one son, Bob Kermon III and wife Gail; one daughter, Mary Anne Hughes and husband Warren; one brother, Nash Meares; one sister, Pauline Crownhart both of Missouri; five grandchildren, Warren Hughes Jr., Barbara Hughes, Anne Kermon, Robert Kermon IV and wife Maya and Gny. Sgt. James Kermon and wife Caroline; and eight great grandchildren, Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Hughes, Alex Swan, Andrew Swan, Robert Kermon V, Natalie Kermon, Juliana Kermon, Caleb Kermon and Kaley Kermon.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7-8 pm at the funeral home.

Mary was a pediatric nurse at the Babies Hospital of Wrightsville Beach and Public Health in Durham. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was an avid gardener and was well known in her community for her famous homemade bread. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister; her family was the most important part of her life and she will be remembered for orchestrating her Sunday family gatherings in her home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be forwarded to The St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or www.stjude.org.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Jan. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Kermon

7 Entries

Myra Nevarez

January 28, 2010

To the Kermon family I just heard of your mothers passing. My deepest sympathies goes out to you! I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs Kermon in Nov. I was a student at Cape Fear Community College taking a CNA course we were doing our clincal work at Liberty Commons. My girlfriend and I took care of Mrs. Kermon and Mrs. Weaver. They both are wonderful ladies. Ms. Kermon was always so kind and understanding and a big help with her nursing experience. We loved taking care of her and Im so sad to hear of her passing.
Myra Nevarez

Dixie Harrelson LPNC 11-7

January 24, 2010

God saw you were
getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you
And whispered,"Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove
to us,He only takes the best.

It was a great joy to have Mrs. Kermon to care for, she was a very sweet lady, My prayers are with the family.

Sharon Shaffer

January 21, 2010

I visited Mary for several years while she was at Liberty Commons. She was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed our visits. She always enjoyed the chocolate candy bars I brought to her to enjoy and she often shared them with her roommates. My condolences go out to each of her family members.

David Colwell

January 21, 2010

Sincerest condolences from the Colwells. On behalf of Veenie, Steve, and Bryan, thank you for being loyal and true friends and neighbors for many decades. I, too, (Mr. Barefoot) had the Pine Street paper route (as did Steve) and always did my best to "porch" the paper. From Ms. Kermon picking figs off our large fig tree in the backyard to the many visits across Pine Street by my Mom and Dad to visit, their friendship withstood the test of time. Again, sincerest condolences from the Colwells. David Colwell, Daniel Island, South Carolina

January 21, 2010

Bob and Mary Ann please accept my deepest sympathies. Both your Mom and Dad were two of the finest people i've had the pleasure of knowing.

Bubba Hill

Bob Barefoot

January 21, 2010

The Kermons were among the sweetest of families on Pine Street back in the fifties. I know, because our family also lived a few doors up from them at 4925 and I played with their son, Bobby. Since I delivered papers to their house circa 1956, I also knew both Mr. and Mrs. Kermon, seeing one or the other whenever I collected for the paper. She was always very pleasant to me and I particularly enjoyed stopping at their home. Unfortunately, I was not the best of paperboys as I frequently - if not always - missed their porch when I threw the paper from my bicycle. Mr. Kermon on occasion admonished me - ok, he yelled and rightfully so - as he stood out on his porch very early in the morning catching me in the act of my poor service! He too, was quite the nice guy, being very patient with me. And so it goes; sadly, the old Pine Street neighborhood changes yet again with the passing of another of my great 'fifties' neighbors. I miss them and all of the others who've left that incredible classic little neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Bobby Barefoot
Richmond VA

January 20, 2010

Bobby and Mary Ann, We would like to give our condolences on the passing of your Mom. I have happy North Carolina family memories,
Love Floyd and Mary

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