Search by Name

Search by Name

Eleanor Micheaux Vance

1928 - 2025

BORN

1928

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Salem Funerals & Cremations - Downtown

120 South Main Street

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Eleanor Vance Obituary

Eleanor Micheaux James Vance

Jun 18, 1928 - Mar 23, 2025

Eleanor Micheaux James Vance was born June 18, 1928 in Greenville, N.C. to Lucy Royce Brown James and James Burton James. She attended Salem Academy, where she made many lifelong friends. After attending Smith College for two years, Eleanor completed her studies at Duke University, and always counted her participation in the Duke Chapel Choir and other vocal ensembles among her most treasured memories.

Eleanor moved to Winston-Salem, N.C. where she met and married the absolute love of her life, Charles Fogle Vance, Jr. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage together. She was a devoted mother to Lucy Brown Vance of Southport, N.C., Charles Fogle Vance III of Newberg, Ore., James Burton Vance of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Margaret Vaughn Vance of Winston-Salem N.C. She was known as "Jamie" to her many friends, and also to six grandchildren, Salem Micheaux Vance, Wesley Bonner Vance, James Beauregard Vance, Edward Colin Snoke, Margaret Vaughn Snoke, and Sandra Gail Vance (Zach). Eleanor also treasured her close relationship with her recently deceased sister, Lucy Willingham, husband, Frank, their three sons Frank,Jr,. (Christine) BJ (Delby) and John ((Donna) and beloved grand nieces Cory, Lucy and Peachy.

Throughout her life Eleanor remained an active and faithful member of Home Moravian Church, where her Church family was a cherished part of her life. She particularly enjoyed her involvement with the Women's Fellowship and music programs, where she and "Charlie" (and also her sister Lucy Willingham) sang in the Choir for many years.

Eleanor's involvement in many community organizations included the Junior League, Little Theater, Twin City Garden Club, Colonial Dames, The Winston Salem Symphony and the Philocalian Book Club. She enjoyed volunteering at Baptist Hospital and for other numerous causes.

Early in their marriage Eleanor and Charlie developed a passion for the South Carolina coast. "The Beach" became a happy destination, where they created memories as they shared laughter and music with their beloved "beach crowd" of college friends. Also during these times their children and grandchildren developed their own love of "Summer Place" and times spent there with Jamie and Papa.

Details for a memorial service at Home Moravian Church will be announced at a later date.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Eleanor please consider the Women's Fellowship at Home Moravian Church, 529 S. Church St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 or the Sunnyside Ministry, 319 Haled Street, Winston Salem, NC 27127. Condolences may be shared online at www.salemfh.com.

Salem Funeral & Cremation Service

120 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Mar. 25, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Vance

Sponsored by Salem Funerals & Cremations - Downtown.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Sherry Smith

March 25, 2025

Home at last my friend.I will forever miss you.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Eleanor Vance's name

Memorial Events
for Eleanor Vance

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Salem Funerals & Cremations - Downtown

120 South Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

How to support Eleanor's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Eleanor Vance's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more