Obituary of Jean Vannoy

Jean Vannoy, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Boone, North Carolina. She was born on May 21, 1941 in Boone, North Carolina to Dewey Ray Isaacs and Louise Hardy. Emma was a lifetime resident of Boone. She was a devoted member of Boone Advent Christian Church, where she generously spent her time serving in every capacity. Jean was an avid gardener and a dedicated mother, wife, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Isaacs and Paul Isaacs; and sister, Bernice Isaacs Taylor. Jean is survived by her loving husband, James Ernest Vannoy, Jr.; son, Mike (Sue) Vannoy; daughter, Crystal Vannoy; granddaughters, Viviane Vannoy and Anabelle Vannoy all of Boone, North Carolina; sister, Mae Isaacs (Gene) Anderson of Lenoir, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would especially like to thank, Bob, Cindy and Jimmy Brown for their love and care they have shown to Emma. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home, 194 Queen Street, Boone, officiated by Rev. Mitch Marlowe and Rev. Gordan Noble. All services will conclude at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send a gift to American Breast Cancer Society in her name. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Vannoy family.