Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathFeb 5, 2021, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [3285]
BurialShiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 Hwy 87N, Alamance County, North Carolina [3387]
FatherMelvin Howard WRENN (1906-1989)
MotherFaye Maxine MOORE (1906-1969)
Spouses
DeathMar 16, 2025, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina
BurialShiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 Hwy 87N, Alamance County, North Carolina
FatherJames Preston WORKMAN (1895-1963)
MotherEffie Lillian JONES (1904-1984)
Obituary Online notes for Therwell Howard WRENN
2/5/2021
Therwell Howard Wrenn
February 5, 1931 ~ February 5, 2021 (age 90)
Therwell Howard Wrenn, 90, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Green Valley Medical Center.
He was also born on this day February 5, 1931 in Alamance County to the late Melvin Howard Wrenn and Faye Moore Wrenn, and was married for 66 years to Elizabeth Ann Workman Wrenn who survives.
Therwell retired after 36 years with AMP, Inc. and formerly worked for Glen Raven Mills for 11 years. He graduated from Altamahaw Ossipee High School and went on to TCA now Alamance Community College. He was a former board member of the ARC of Alamance County and former president of the Celebration Singers.
Survivors other than his wife, Ann Wrenn include his daughter, Deborah “Deby” Collins and husband Mike; a son, David Eugene Wrenn; sisters, Maxine Sharpe and husband Ray, Sherrion Danieley and husband Donnie; brothers, T. Clelon Wrenn, Sr. and wife Joan, Curtis Wrenn and wife Myrtie, and Carl Wrenn and wife Kaye; sister-in-law, Inez S. Wrenn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Vance Wrenn, Sr. and a sister, Sarah Lee Wrenn.
The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Therwell Howard Wrenn, please visit our floral store. [3285]
2/7/2021
Therwell Howard Wrenn
ELON - Therwell Howard Wrenn, 90, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Moses Cone-Green Valley Hospital. He was also born on this day February 5, 1931 in Alamance County to the late Melvin Howard Wrenn and Faye Moore Wrenn, and was married for 66 years to Elizabeth Ann Workman Wrenn who survives.
Therwell retired after 36 years with AMP, Inc. and formerly worked for Glen Raven Mills for 11 years. He graduated from Altamahaw Ossipee High School and went on to TCA now Alamance Community College. He was a former board member of the ARC of Alamance County and former president of the Celebration Singers.
Survivors other than his wife, Ann Wrenn include his daughter, Deborah “Deby” Collins and husband Mike; a son, David Eugene Wrenn; sisters, Maxine (Ray) Sharpe, Sherrion (Donnie) Danieley; brothers, T. Clelon (Joan) Wrenn, Sr., Curtis (Myrtie) Wrenn, and Carl (Kaye) Wrenn; sister-in-law, Inez S. Wrenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Vance Wrenn, Sr. and a sister, Sarah Lee Wrenn.
The graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. Bud Wrenn. Therwell will be available for viewing from 1 to 5pm Tuesday, and 8am to 1pm Wednesday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory.
The family would like to thank the doctors and entire staff at Moses Cone at Green Valley Hospital for all their loving care and compassion that was shown to their husband and father during his illness.
Memorials may be made to Celebration Singers c/o Ralph Scott Life Services, 408 West Trade St., Burlington, NC 27217 or to The ARC of Alamance County, P.O. Box 1275, Burlington, NC 27216. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com
Therwell Howard Wrenn
February 5, 1931 ~ February 5, 2021 (age 90)
Therwell Howard Wrenn, 90, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Green Valley Medical Center.
He was also born on this day February 5, 1931 in Alamance County to the late Melvin Howard Wrenn and Faye Moore Wrenn, and was married for 66 years to Elizabeth Ann Workman Wrenn who survives.
Therwell retired after 36 years with AMP, Inc. and formerly worked for Glen Raven Mills for 11 years. He graduated from Altamahaw Ossipee High School and went on to TCA now Alamance Community College. He was a former board member of the ARC of Alamance County and former president of the Celebration Singers.
Survivors other than his wife, Ann Wrenn include his daughter, Deborah “Deby” Collins and husband Mike; a son, David Eugene Wrenn; sisters, Maxine Sharpe and husband Ray, Sherrion Danieley and husband Donnie; brothers, T. Clelon Wrenn, Sr. and wife Joan, Curtis Wrenn and wife Myrtie, and Carl Wrenn and wife Kaye; sister-in-law, Inez S. Wrenn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Vance Wrenn, Sr. and a sister, Sarah Lee Wrenn.
The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Therwell Howard Wrenn, please visit our floral store. [3285]
2/7/2021
Therwell Howard Wrenn
ELON - Therwell Howard Wrenn, 90, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Moses Cone-Green Valley Hospital. He was also born on this day February 5, 1931 in Alamance County to the late Melvin Howard Wrenn and Faye Moore Wrenn, and was married for 66 years to Elizabeth Ann Workman Wrenn who survives.
Therwell retired after 36 years with AMP, Inc. and formerly worked for Glen Raven Mills for 11 years. He graduated from Altamahaw Ossipee High School and went on to TCA now Alamance Community College. He was a former board member of the ARC of Alamance County and former president of the Celebration Singers.
Survivors other than his wife, Ann Wrenn include his daughter, Deborah “Deby” Collins and husband Mike; a son, David Eugene Wrenn; sisters, Maxine (Ray) Sharpe, Sherrion (Donnie) Danieley; brothers, T. Clelon (Joan) Wrenn, Sr., Curtis (Myrtie) Wrenn, and Carl (Kaye) Wrenn; sister-in-law, Inez S. Wrenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Vance Wrenn, Sr. and a sister, Sarah Lee Wrenn.
The graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. Bud Wrenn. Therwell will be available for viewing from 1 to 5pm Tuesday, and 8am to 1pm Wednesday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory.
The family would like to thank the doctors and entire staff at Moses Cone at Green Valley Hospital for all their loving care and compassion that was shown to their husband and father during his illness.
Memorials may be made to Celebration Singers c/o Ralph Scott Life Services, 408 West Trade St., Burlington, NC 27217 or to The ARC of Alamance County, P.O. Box 1275, Burlington, NC 27216. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com
Obituary Online notes for Elizabeth Ann (Spouse 1)
3/19/2025
Ann Workman Wrenn
July 3, 1934 — March 16, 2025
Elon
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann Workman Wrenn, aged 90, on March 16, 2025, at the Hock Family Pavilion hospice home in Durham, following a back injury sustained just days earlier.
Born on July 3, 1934, in Alamance County, Ann was the cherished daughter of the late James Preston Workman and Effie Jones Workman. She was the devoted wife of Therwell Howard Wrenn for 66 glorious years until his passing in 2021.
Ann's roots ran deep in Shiloh United Methodist Church, where she grew and flourished. She was a proud graduate of Altamahaw-Ossipee School and attended the Woman’s College, now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her professional journey included 35 years at Jennings M. Bryan Insurance Agency, a testament to her work ethic and commitment. Further enriching her life, she was a giving member of Bethlehem Christian Church.
As a mother, Ann's love knew no bounds. She devoted herself tirelessly to ensuring her son, David, who has special needs, had the resources, education, and activities to thrive. Alongside her late husband, Therwell, Ann was an enthusiastic supporter of the Celebration Singers, where David joyously sang and uplifted many congregations with the message of love and faith. The flowers that Therwell planted and attended, brought her immense joy, but it was the laughter and smiles of her children that filled her heart with the greatest delight.
Ann's legacy lives on through her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Wrenn Collins and Mike Collins, and her cherished son, David Eugene Wrenn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Therwell, her parents, Preston and Effie Workman, her brother, James Elmer Workman, Sr., and her sister, Louise Workman Lewis.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Angela Neal of Touched by Angels for the compassionate care she provided Ann during these past years.
A service celebrating Ann's life will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bud Wrenn, with interment following at Shiloh Community Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Community Church Cemetery Fund, 4718 NC Hwy 87 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Bethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Racetrack Road, Elon, NC 27244. Both churches held special places in Ann's heart.
You may send condolences and watch the service online at www.lowefuneralhome.com.
Ann Workman Wrenn will forever be remembered for her bravery, perseverance and unconditional love for her family and Carolina Basketball. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/ann-wrenn [3392]
Ann Workman Wrenn
July 3, 1934 — March 16, 2025
Elon
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann Workman Wrenn, aged 90, on March 16, 2025, at the Hock Family Pavilion hospice home in Durham, following a back injury sustained just days earlier.
Born on July 3, 1934, in Alamance County, Ann was the cherished daughter of the late James Preston Workman and Effie Jones Workman. She was the devoted wife of Therwell Howard Wrenn for 66 glorious years until his passing in 2021.
Ann's roots ran deep in Shiloh United Methodist Church, where she grew and flourished. She was a proud graduate of Altamahaw-Ossipee School and attended the Woman’s College, now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her professional journey included 35 years at Jennings M. Bryan Insurance Agency, a testament to her work ethic and commitment. Further enriching her life, she was a giving member of Bethlehem Christian Church.
As a mother, Ann's love knew no bounds. She devoted herself tirelessly to ensuring her son, David, who has special needs, had the resources, education, and activities to thrive. Alongside her late husband, Therwell, Ann was an enthusiastic supporter of the Celebration Singers, where David joyously sang and uplifted many congregations with the message of love and faith. The flowers that Therwell planted and attended, brought her immense joy, but it was the laughter and smiles of her children that filled her heart with the greatest delight.
Ann's legacy lives on through her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Wrenn Collins and Mike Collins, and her cherished son, David Eugene Wrenn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Therwell, her parents, Preston and Effie Workman, her brother, James Elmer Workman, Sr., and her sister, Louise Workman Lewis.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Angela Neal of Touched by Angels for the compassionate care she provided Ann during these past years.
A service celebrating Ann's life will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bud Wrenn, with interment following at Shiloh Community Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Community Church Cemetery Fund, 4718 NC Hwy 87 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Bethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Racetrack Road, Elon, NC 27244. Both churches held special places in Ann's heart.
You may send condolences and watch the service online at www.lowefuneralhome.com.
Ann Workman Wrenn will forever be remembered for her bravery, perseverance and unconditional love for her family and Carolina Basketball. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/ann-wrenn [3392]