Mrs. Ida Burroughs Isom

Condolences are being expressed to the family of Mrs. Ida Marie Burroughs Cox Isom, age 93, who passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Ida Marie Burroughs Cox Isom is absent from her body, now present with our Lord. She was the eldest of eleven children born to the union of Mr. Leslie Maryland Burroughs and Mrs. Lottie Edwards Burroughs, both deceased. Mrs. Isom joined Mount Calvary UCC more than 65 years ago, serving under the leadership of former pastors, Rev. Robert L. Monroe and Dr. J.C. Cheek (both deceased). For her faithfulness in service, she was honored by her church family as a Deaconess Emerita in 2011. Deaconess Isom served in the Cheek Club, Lilies of the Valley and she enjoyed singing with the mighty Echoes Choir! She was a kind person who really loved the Lord. A fun-loving lady, Mrs. Ida could cook, oh yes, she could. Many have experienced the pleasure of her culinary expertise. She liked Word Find puzzles and delighted in buying shoes so she would have a fancy pair or two to go with every outfit she wore. Mrs. Isom attended Whitted School, which later became Hillside High School. She retired from Duke University and she had previously been an elevator operator in downtown Durham. She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Mr. James Cox and Deacon Sterling Isom; one son: Mr. Michael Thomas Cox; three brothers: Mr. James Leslie Burroughs and Mr. Charlie "Meatskin" Burroughs and Mr. William Edward Burroughs; four sisters: Mrs. Annie Mae Burroughs Hayman, Mrs. Catherine Mable Burroughs Webb, Mrs. Arnette Burroughs Markham and Mrs. Edith Burroughs Adams. Ida leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Laquinta Barber and Rochelle Fuller; one son, James Cox (Connie); eight grandchildren, Kevin Lamont Cox, Kyesha Marie Barber, Dia LaShawn Cox Selby (Kenneth), Al J. Fuller, Jr. (Kourtnie), Erica Renee Fuller, Tyesha Shana Bowling Sterling (Bernard), Paul Anthony Fuller and Jayme Elaine Cox Robinson (Jason); thirteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Rebecca Burroughs Dean; two brothers, Rev. Raymond Burroughs (Joanne) and Mr.Robert Alton Burroughs (LaVerne); sister-in-law, Rev. Dr. Deborah Long Burroughs and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. A Service of Celebration has been scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2020, at Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ, 1715 Athens Ave., Durham, North Carolina 27707. The family will assemble for a visitation from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., followed by the celebration service, at 1:00 respectively, with Rev. Tanya Best delivering the eulogy. Mrs. Ida Burroughs Isom will be laid to rest in Glennview Memorial Park.

Mrs. Ida Burroughs Isom

December 25, 1926 - January 26, 2020