Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthNov 9, 1937, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [1255]
DeathFeb 27, 2023, Alamance County, North Carolina [1255]
BurialSaint Marks Church Cemetery, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Elon, North Carolina [1255]
Spouses
BirthJul 20, 1931, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [1221]
DeathSep 24, 2020
BurialSaint Marks Church Cemetery, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Elon, North Carolina [1221]
FlagsKorean War, US Air Force
ChildrenUNNAMED (Died as Infant) (1957-1957)
Obituary Online notes for Janie Marie CROUSE
2/28/2023
Janie Marie Crouse Whitesell
November 9, 1937 ~ February 27, 2023
85 Years Old
Janie Crouse Whitesell, 85, of Kimesville Road, passed away at her home on Monday, February 27, 2023.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late George R. “Bob” Whitesell, and the daughter of Everette Brower Crouse and Blanche Whitt Crouse, both deceased.
Mrs. Whitesell was a lifetime member of St. Marks Church. She retired from St. Marks Church after many years as the church secretary and treasurer. She was a member of the Christian Workers’ Sunday School class and Circle 7.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Whitesell Moore and her husband Charles of Burlington; two grandsons, Jacob Moore and Patrick Moore.
She was preceded in death by a son, David R. Whitesell and an infant daughter.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at St. Marks Church in the Old Sanctuary at 2:00 pm. The family will have a reception in the church following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AuthoraCare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215 [1255]
Obituary Online notes for George Robert (Spouse 1)
9/26/2020
George R. “Bobby” Whitesell
Mr. George R. “Bobby” Whitesell, 89, of Kimesville Road, Burlington passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation
Service in Burlington.
George R. "Bobby" Whitesell
July 20, 1931 ~ September 24, 2020 (age 89)
Mr. George R. “Bobby” Whitesell, 89, of Kimesville Road, Burlington passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 24, 2020.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Janie Crouse Whitesell, who survives and the son of Junius George Whitesell and Hattie Whitfield Whitesell, both deceased.
Mr. Whitesell was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired general contractor. He was a member of the Homebuilders Association. Bobby was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Church where he served as a Deacon and an Elder. He was a member of the Cemetery Committee at the church and the Christian Workers’ Sunday School Class.
In addition to his wife of their home, survivors include a daughter, Lynn Whitesell Moore and husband Charles of Burlington; a brother, Jack Whitesell (JoAnn) of Charlotte; two grandsons, Jacob Moore and Patrick Moore; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David R. Whitesell; an infant daughter; two brothers, Charles Whitesell and Harold Whitesell; and a sister, Willa Gray McQueen.
A graveside service will be conducted at St. Mark’s Church Cemetery on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Church, 1230 Saint Marks Church Rd, Burlington, NC 27215 or AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
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