Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameMax Richard WHITESELL [1], [1613], [1996], [1997], [1998], [1999], [1972]
BirthAug 20, 1930 [1], [1613], [1996]
DeathOct 6, 2015 [1962], [1996]
BurialCuldee Presbyterian Church, 916 NC 73, West End, Moore County, North Carolina [1996]
FatherDelis Herbert WHITESELL Sr. (1893-1953)
MotherAlice Irene JEFFREYS (1898-1979)
Spouses
BirthSep 10, 1934, Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina [2000]
DeathMar 28, 2019, Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina [2000]
BurialCuldee Presbyterian Church, 916 NC 73, West End, Moore County, North Carolina [2000]
MarriageJun 9, 1956, Ayden, Pitt County, North Carolina [1997], [1998], [1999]
Obituary Online notes for Hannah Louvinia (Spouse 1)
PINEHURST

Hannah Jackson Whitesell, 84, of Pinehurst passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Abernethy Laurels Nursing Home in Newton.

She was born Sept. 10, 1934, in Greenville, N.C., to the late Richard Guy and Brownie Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Max Richard Whitesell; one brother; and four sisters.

Hannah grew up in the Ayden community, graduating from Ayden High School. She received a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University and taught 2nd grade at Pinehurst Elementary School and served as a substitute teacher for over 20 years. She ended her career managing a Hallmark store in Southern Pines.

She is survived by her three sons, Max Jr., Herbert (wife, Katy), and Bradley (wife, Stacey); grandchildren, Brittany Whitesell Biles, Jordan Whitesell, Cassidy Whitesell, Maggie Whitesell, Ethan Whitesell, Katherine Mertz, Emma Clare Mertz; and great-grandsons Talbot and Hough.

As one of eight children, she is also survived by her older sister, Patricia; and younger brother, Wilbur.

A viewing and receiving will be held Sunday, March 31, at 2 p.m. at Culdee Presbyterian Church, Highway 73 in West End, followed by a memorial service and burial beginning at 3 p.m. Her brother, the Rev. Wilbur Jackson, will preside, assisted by the Rev. Jane Love, pastor of Culdee. A visitation will be held in the Culdee Fellowship Hall immediately following the service and burial. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be sent to Culdee Presbyterian church, 916 Hwy. 73, West End, NC 27376. Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.

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