Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathMay 19, 2013, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas [2278]
BurialBethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [2278]
FatherLester Roy FRIDDLE (1902-1976)
MotherDaisy Deen THOMAS (1904-1985)
Spouses
BirthSep 17, 1934, Guilford County, North Carolina [1]
DeathNov 2, 2001, Alamance County, North Carolina [2276]
BurialBethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [2276]
OccupationRetired From Western Electric, Lifetime Farmer [2276]
FatherHoward Anderson WHITESELL (1911-1997)
MotherPennie ANDREWS (1912-1998)
MarriageMar 5, 1960, Bethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [1]
Obituary Online notes for Marlene FRIDDLE
5/21/2013
Marlene Friddle Whitesell
GIBSONVILLE — Mrs. Marlene Friddle Whitesell, 76, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 in North Little Rock, Ark., after a sudden illness.
A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Lester Roy Friddle and the late Daisy Thomas Friddle and was married for over 41 years to Alton Alfred Whitesell, who died in 2001.
She was a longtime beautician with Trimmed in Red Salon and was a very active member of Bethlehem Christian Church.
Mrs. Whitesell is survived by her daughter, Sherry Burris and husband Keith of Greensboro; two sons, Van A. Whitesell and wife Joanna of Greensboro and Ken A. Whitesell of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Bradley Burris, Hallie Burris, Heather Burris, Spencer Whitesell, Madison Whitesell, Megan Whitesell and Lauren Whitesell; two sisters, Erma Dell Weaks of Gibsonville and Linda Jones of Burlington; and a brother, Harold Friddle of Whitsett.
The funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. Dave Gilbert. Mrs. Whitesell will lie in state from 2:30 to 3:45 at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the committal service in the church fellowship hall and at other times at the home of her daughter, Sherry, 3600 Cooper’s Farm Court, Greensboro, 27406.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bethlehem Christian Church, c/o Current Building Project, P.O. Box 127, Altamahaw, NC 27202.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [2278]
Marlene Friddle Whitesell
GIBSONVILLE — Mrs. Marlene Friddle Whitesell, 76, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 in North Little Rock, Ark., after a sudden illness.
A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Lester Roy Friddle and the late Daisy Thomas Friddle and was married for over 41 years to Alton Alfred Whitesell, who died in 2001.
She was a longtime beautician with Trimmed in Red Salon and was a very active member of Bethlehem Christian Church.
Mrs. Whitesell is survived by her daughter, Sherry Burris and husband Keith of Greensboro; two sons, Van A. Whitesell and wife Joanna of Greensboro and Ken A. Whitesell of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Bradley Burris, Hallie Burris, Heather Burris, Spencer Whitesell, Madison Whitesell, Megan Whitesell and Lauren Whitesell; two sisters, Erma Dell Weaks of Gibsonville and Linda Jones of Burlington; and a brother, Harold Friddle of Whitsett.
The funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. Dave Gilbert. Mrs. Whitesell will lie in state from 2:30 to 3:45 at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the committal service in the church fellowship hall and at other times at the home of her daughter, Sherry, 3600 Cooper’s Farm Court, Greensboro, 27406.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bethlehem Christian Church, c/o Current Building Project, P.O. Box 127, Altamahaw, NC 27202.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [2278]
Obituary Online notes for Alton Alfred (Spouse 1)
11/4/2001
Alton Alfred Whitesell
GIBSONVILLE — Alton Alfred Whitesell, 67, of 7302 Drew Sharpe Road, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Marlene Friddle Whitesell, who survives, and the son of Howard Anderson Whitesell and Pennie Andrews Whitesell, both deceased. He was a life time farmer, was retired from Western Electric Company, and later worked and Food Lion. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where he was a Deacon, member of the Board of Christian Education, Treasurer of the Special Projects Fund and a Sunday School Officer. He was also a member of the A.O. Civitan Club. Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Sherry (Keith) Burris of Greensboro; two sons, Van A. (Joanna) Whitesell of Greensboro and Ken A. (Rachel) Whitesell of McLeansville; seven grandchildren, Bradley, Hallie and Heather Burris, and Spencer, Madison, Megan and Lauren Whitesell; two sisters, Ms. Patricia Billings of Ronda and Mrs. Dorothy Sykes of Elon; and a brother, Clayton A. Whitesell of Alexandria, Va. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. Dave Gilbert, pastor. Burial will be in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Whitesell will remain at Lowe Funeral Home until carried to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 until 7 p.m. today, and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church Special Projects Fund, P.O. Box 127, Altamahaw, N.C. 27202. [2276]
Alton Alfred Whitesell
GIBSONVILLE — Alton Alfred Whitesell, 67, of 7302 Drew Sharpe Road, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Marlene Friddle Whitesell, who survives, and the son of Howard Anderson Whitesell and Pennie Andrews Whitesell, both deceased. He was a life time farmer, was retired from Western Electric Company, and later worked and Food Lion. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where he was a Deacon, member of the Board of Christian Education, Treasurer of the Special Projects Fund and a Sunday School Officer. He was also a member of the A.O. Civitan Club. Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Sherry (Keith) Burris of Greensboro; two sons, Van A. (Joanna) Whitesell of Greensboro and Ken A. (Rachel) Whitesell of McLeansville; seven grandchildren, Bradley, Hallie and Heather Burris, and Spencer, Madison, Megan and Lauren Whitesell; two sisters, Ms. Patricia Billings of Ronda and Mrs. Dorothy Sykes of Elon; and a brother, Clayton A. Whitesell of Alexandria, Va. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. Dave Gilbert, pastor. Burial will be in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Whitesell will remain at Lowe Funeral Home until carried to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 until 7 p.m. today, and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church Special Projects Fund, P.O. Box 127, Altamahaw, N.C. 27202. [2276]