BORN

1942

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park

1155 Shipyard Blvd

Wilmington, North Carolina

Leona Ayers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2016.

Leona Murray Ayers, 73 of Wilmington, NC died on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

She was born in Governor's Island, New York on October 30, 1942 to the late Arthur Murray and Josephine Ippolito Murray. In addition to her parents, Leona Murray Ayers was predeceased by her brother Keith Murray.

Leona Murray Ayers is survived by her husband Robert Edward Nagy, daughter; Brenda Koehler and husband Brad of Chatham, New Jersey; son Barrett Ayers II and wife Memory of Charlotte, NC; sister Donna Morton and husband Charles of Arizona and brother James Murray of Myrtle Beach, SC, grandchildren; Greyson Ayers, Blake Ayers, Owen Ayers all of Charlotte, NC, Kyle Koehler, Daniel Koehler and Maggie Koehler all of Chatham, New Jersey.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30PM on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund.

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com

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November 2, 2016

Dawn and I extend our deepest sympathy to all those that were so touched by the loss of Lee. Barry and Memory, Brenda and Brad, all her grandchildren and especially Bob, for whom she was so fortunate to have in her life. The care and love Bob constantly demonstrated towards Lee was a testament to what a fantastic person she was to us all. She was a incredible big sister to me and I know we shall all, in our own way, miss and remember her forever. -- Jim and Dawn

October 26, 2016

Donna Morton

I will always miss my sister. My sincere condolences to Bob, Brenda & Brad and Barry & Memory and all her grandchildren, I know they will miss her too. Lee was a sweet and gentle person, but is now in a better place with no more suffering.

October 18, 2016

Bob and Steph Schreiner

Our condolences to Bob and all family members. Lee was such a sweet and gentle soul. She will be missed by her Motts Village neighbors.

October 12, 2016

My sincerest condolences on the death of your loved one.

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