Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 15, 1910 [1], [862], [807]
DeathMar 28, 1966 [1], [862], [807]
BurialBethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [281]
FatherSamuel Roney MANSFIELD (1877-1934)
MotherNaomi GOBBLE (1877-1961)
Spouses
BirthOct 19, 1910 [1], [862], [807]
DeathMar 30, 2003, Alamance County, North Carolina [857]
BurialBethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [857]
OccupationHomemaker [857]
FatherJohn William BECKOM (1874-1963)
MotherMary Ida WHITESELL (1875-1955)
MarriageDec 11, 1927 [1], [807]
ChildrenThelma Louise (1929-2017)
 Hilda Rae (1940-2021)
 Carl Lloyd (1934-2018)
Obituary Online notes for Ethel Lillie (Spouse 1)
3/31/2003

Ethel Beckom Mansfield

BURLINGTON — Ethel Beckom Mansfield, 92, of 2832 Mansfield Rd. died Sunday, March 30, 2003 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a one month illness.

She was the wife of the late Carl E. Mansfield and the daughter of the late John and Ida Whitesell Beckom. She was a homemaker, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her daughters; Louise Kellis of Burlington, Hilda Duckworth and her husband Ted of Burlington, son; Lloyd Mansfield and his wife Doris of Burlington, sisters; Annie Lee Madren and Dorothy Smith both of Burlington, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters.

The funeral will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church by Rev. Renee Burnett. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. this evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home. [857]
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