Miriam "Tommie" Averitte Hobgood

1925 - 2017

Miriam "Tommie" Averitte Hobgood obituary, 1925-2017, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave

Raleigh, North Carolina

Miriam Hobgood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 6, 2017.

Miriam "Tommie" Averitte Hobgood, 91, passed away on July 2, 2017. She was born in Cumberland County, NC to the late Thomas B. Averitte and Viola Harris Averitte. Tommie will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and G'ma. She taught Business and English for 10 years. She was head of the Bill Typing Department of the NC General Assembly for 20 years. She will be remembered most for her wit, humor, and for her devotion to her husband and grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Thomas N. Hobgood, Jr., sons; Benton Hobgood and wife, Jo Ann and Thomas N. Hobgood, III and wife, Beverly, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., Benson United Methodist Church, 4706 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Raleigh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Benson Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4706 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com

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July 7, 2017

Ruby Proctor

I was so sad to learn of Tommie's death. My sincere sympathy to the entire Hobgood family. I always enjoyed my time with her. She was always so pleasant.

July 7, 2017

Peggy Reynolds

I shall miss my wonderful friend, but know that we'll be together again to go to Snoopy's for a hot dog.

July 7, 2017

Bruce & Ann Woodard

Tommie was an outstanding lady in every respect. We were so sorry to learn of her death. May God comfort and care for Tom, her children. and grandchildren

July 7, 2017

We were saddened to hear of Tommie's passing. We have missed seeing her across the aisle at the early service at Benson UMC. She was always smiling and engaging. RIP Tommie you were a good steward.
Jim and Nancie Fowler

July 7, 2017

Jane Newman

She was a good supervisor and let us go home early on Fridays at the General Assembly. And a person you don't forget.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

8

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Benson United Methodist Church

4706 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Jul

8

Service

1:30 p.m.

Benson United Methodist Church

4706 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Jul

8

Burial

Raleigh Memorial Park

NC 27612

Funeral services provided by:

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612

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