Eunice Holder Ledoux of Raleigh, NC was born on December 7, 1935 in British Guyana, South America. She passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 87. Her parents were Rev. Randolph and Sybil Holder and was one of ten siblings: Samuel, John, James, Paul, Eunice, Esther, Sybil, Ruth, Miriam, Kathleen. Eunice met her future husband, Charles Kenneth Ledoux in Georgetown, Guyana and were later married in London, England. He passed away September 3, 2011.
Eunice attended Guyana Grammar School and Cambridge High School. Upon graduation she left Guyana to study at Cincinnati Bible College in Ohio and graduated from Lafayette Business School in Indiana. Shortly thereafter she left the USA to get married in London, England to her beloved Ken Ledoux. They had three children Gary, Derrick and Karen. Her family left London in 1966 and settled on Long Island where they lived in New York for over 30 years.
Having parents who ministered and served in the church, Eunice came to know the Lord at a young age. She grew up singing and playing instruments with her father. She loved singing in the choir and faithfully served as a steward, teacher, and church board member when she lived in NY. She was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene. She worshiped and served at the Freeport, Valley Stream and East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene while living on Long Island.
She worked full time and moved up the ranks from Data Entry, Supervisor, and to Lead Quality Analyst for Medicare programs. She retired after 25 years working at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Greater NY.
After retirement their grandson Lamar came to live with Eunice, Charles and Derrick. Her son Gary was serving in the US Army and daughter Karen was attending Eastern Nazarene College in MA. Eventually, Eunice and Ken decided it was time to leave NY and spend their retirement years in North Carolina. All four of them moved to North Carolina in 1996. Eunice and Ken celebrated 50 years of marriage in Raleigh in May, 2006
She was a member of the North Raleigh Church of the Nazarene and a present member of IECOR (Int’l Evangelical Church of Restoration). She enjoyed traveling, singing, helping others, and sharing with friends and family. She lived in Raleigh for over 25 years.
Her surviving siblings are Ram John, Ruth and Miriam. Her deceased brothers and sisters are Samuel, James, Paul, Esther, Sybil and Kathleen. Her dearest husband Charles Kenneth Ledoux passed away in September 2011.
She is survived by her children Gary, Derrick, Karen. Her grandchildren Nicole, Lamar, and his wife Odette. The great grandchildren Kimimela, Lylah, Xavier and Isabella.
Our family would like to extend many thanks to Pastor Caleb Buna, IECOR church, all Family and Friends for the care and compassion they showed our mom in her final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 3pm located at Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612. To watch the service you may use the link listed ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD0msPPKsV8 )
Visitation with the family will begin at 12pm to 2pm. Interment to follow from 3-5pm
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