Nora Lee Koonce

With heavy hearts, we, the Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services, along with the Koonce Family, announce the transition of 94-year-old Mrs. Nora Lee Koonce of 1913 Carey Rd., Kinston, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home.

Service will be held Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 am from St. Peter COC-DOC; burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 9, 2026, from the Robert Swinson, Jr. Memorial Chapel from 4 to 6 pm..

Mrs. Nora is survived by two sons, David Koonce of New York, Delanor Koonce of Kinston; two brothers, Oscar McClain of Georgia, Leverne McClain of Charlotte; one sister, Lula Bacote of New Jersey; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends

Livestream will be through St. Peter' COC-DOC church Facebook site.

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