Roxie Israel

Obituary Roxie Skipper Israel, 96, of Cape Carteret, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern. A family celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 2-4 p.m., at the home of Suzanne Israel, 101 Pine Lake Road, Cape Carteret, NC Roxie was born in Wilmington, NC on October 13, 1920, to Jack and Lula Pemberton Skipper. She was a graduate of Leland High School and worked as a Purchasing Agent for 30 years at Camp Lejeune, NC. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid reader. During her later years, she enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels, especially her favorite squirrel, "Sparky". She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Suzanne G. Israel of Cape Carteret; 2 grandchildren, Mandy Finan of New Bern and Dean Israel of Cape Carteret; 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Roxie was preceded in death by her son, Jim Carson Israel in August, 2014. She was the last surviving of 8 children. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Roxies name to Meals on Wheels, 416 Shoreside Drive, Swansboro, NC 28584 Celebration of Life Sunday July 30, 2017 , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Home of Suzanne Israel 1-888-579-7953 Code: 2002089P Facts Born: October 13, 1920 Place of Birth: Wilmington, NC Death: July 26, 2017 Place of Death: CarolinaEast Medical Center, NC Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to: Meals on Wheels, 416 Shoreline Drive, Swansboro, NC 28584 Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Roxie Israel