January 13, 2024, 96, Goldsboro —

Virginia Dare Rabil Mansour was welcomed in her eternal home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, while at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Nash County, North Carolina to the late Susie and B.D. Rabil, Sr. on February 15, 1927. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Norman Mansour, Sr. and her brother and sister-in-law, B.D. Rabil, Jr. and wife, Elsie A. Rabil.

Virginia was a bright and determined woman from the start. She graduated from Greensboro Woman’s College in Greensboro (now known as the University of North Carolina at Greensboro). She married the love of her life in 1950 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. For many years, Virginia put her expertise and education to work helping her husband operate the Hub Department Store in Goldsboro for 35 years. He later became a commercial real estate developer and Virginia would assist him in handling the bookkeeping with the real estate company. Today, Mansour Developers continues to be successful because of the foundation set by both Virginia and Ernest.

She had several hobbies which brought her much joy. She loved to garden and her roses were her prize. She had been a member of the Goldsboro Garden Club. She also became a Life Master in Bridge. She enjoyed the many friendships she made while playing bridge.

Virginia excelled in all she did, but none more so than being a mother. She was a dedicated and loving mother to her two sons and during her declining health, they devoted their love and care to all of her needs. Her two sons were her life and that love was reciprocated in her final years. It was their opportunity to give back to her. It became a privilege to care for their mom.

Most importantly, Virginia was a believer in Christ. She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, which she attended over her lifetime. Though Virginia’s body began to fail, her faith was still firm in the Lord. This was a faith that carried her through some of the most difficult challenges of her life and guided her to her eternal home.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Virginia’s life at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. James Harry officiating. Interment will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Virginia is survived by her sons, Ernest N. (Ernie) Mansour, Jr. and Edward F. (Eddie) Mansour, II, both of Goldsboro; niece, Helen Rabil of Nashville and her sons, Joey Rabil and Cliff Rabil; niece, Juanita M. Mosure and husband, Dr. James Mosure of Goldsboro and their son, Michael Mosure; and many other family members and friends she loved very much.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Phillip Moye and Gentiva Hospice, including Nikki Wolfe and the RN Staff as well as Ashley Prebe and the hospice caregiving staff. Love and heartfelt thanks are also expressed to her caregiver and friend, Margaret Owens, and her helper, Tommy Williams.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be given to

Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.