Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathSep 29, 2001, Guilford County, North Carolina [4588]
BurialNew Gardens Friends Cemetery, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [4588], [4585]
FatherJabez Gurney KNIGHT (1881-1959)
MotherMartha JONES (1883-1950)
Spouses
Children(Confidential, Male)
BurialNew Gardens Friends Cemetery, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [4313], [4586]
OccupationRetired From Vick Chemical Co. [4313]
FlagsUS Air Force, US Military, World War II
Father“Roney” John Calvin GERRINGER (1878-1962)
MotherLaura Savannh THOMAS (1877-1967)
Obituary Online notes for Margaret KNIGHT
10-01-2001
MARGARET SUSAN KNIGHT ROBINSON GERRINGER
Margaret Susan Knight Robinson Gerringer, 93, of Friends Homes Guilford, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, at New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Interment will follow in the New Garden Cemetery. Margaret was a native of Guilford County, born June 28, 1908, to Gurney and Martha Knight. Margaret was a buyer for Efirds Department store in Greensboro and retired from Sears Roebuck after 19 years of service. She was a member of New Garden Friends Meeting where she taught the 2-year old First Day School for many years. Margaret was also a member of the Guilford College Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Margaret's steadfast strength and her deep love for God were shown in many ways. She continually looked for simple ways to brighten the lives of those in need and those she loved. Her inner light shines in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Her parents, Gurney Knight and Martha Jones Knight, husbands, Granville C. Robinson Sr. and Hugh L. Gerringer; brothers, Wilson Knight and Leslie Knight; and sister, Elsie Hanner preceded Margaret in death. Surviving are son Granville C. Robinson Jr. and wife, Sherree of Greensboro; granddaughter, Cathy and husband, Mark Poe; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Holly Cooper; sisters, Henrietta Mitchell, Ora Stafford, Ethel Robinson, Elizabeth Nelson; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel, 5926 W. Friendly Ave. and other times, at 1707 Fleming Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410; or Friends Homes at Guilford, 925 New Garden Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410; or Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405. [4589]
MARGARET SUSAN KNIGHT ROBINSON GERRINGER
Margaret Susan Knight Robinson Gerringer, 93, of Friends Homes Guilford, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, at New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Interment will follow in the New Garden Cemetery. Margaret was a native of Guilford County, born June 28, 1908, to Gurney and Martha Knight. Margaret was a buyer for Efirds Department store in Greensboro and retired from Sears Roebuck after 19 years of service. She was a member of New Garden Friends Meeting where she taught the 2-year old First Day School for many years. Margaret was also a member of the Guilford College Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Margaret's steadfast strength and her deep love for God were shown in many ways. She continually looked for simple ways to brighten the lives of those in need and those she loved. Her inner light shines in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Her parents, Gurney Knight and Martha Jones Knight, husbands, Granville C. Robinson Sr. and Hugh L. Gerringer; brothers, Wilson Knight and Leslie Knight; and sister, Elsie Hanner preceded Margaret in death. Surviving are son Granville C. Robinson Jr. and wife, Sherree of Greensboro; granddaughter, Cathy and husband, Mark Poe; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Holly Cooper; sisters, Henrietta Mitchell, Ora Stafford, Ethel Robinson, Elizabeth Nelson; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel, 5926 W. Friendly Ave. and other times, at 1707 Fleming Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410; or Friends Homes at Guilford, 925 New Garden Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410; or Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405. [4589]
Obituary Online notes for Hugh Lindsey (Spouse 2)
12/15/00
Mr. Hugh L. Gerringer
GREENSBORO — Mr. Hugh Lindsay Gerringer, 85, of Friends Homes at Guilford, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000.
Born Nov. 8, 1915, in Guilford County, he was the husband of Mrs. Margaret Knight Robinson Gerringer, who survives, and the son of Mr. John Calvin Gerringer and Mrs. Laura Thomas Gerringer, both deceased. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was retired from Vick Chemical Company. He had formerly worked for Barnwell Brothers Trucklines and Associated Transport. He was a retired member of the Guilford College Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Brotherhood Class at New Garden Friends Meeting.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a stepson, Mr. Granville (Sherree) Robinson of Greensboro; a brother, Mr. J.D. Gerringer of Burlington; and a stepgrandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Vance Gerringer and three sisters, Ms. Ruth Gerringer, Ms. Wilma Gerringer and Ms. Irma Brown.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Garden Friends Meeting. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel on West Friendly Ave. in Greensboro from 6:30 to 8:30 Saturday evening.
Memorials may be made to New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410. [4313]
Mr. Hugh L. Gerringer
GREENSBORO — Mr. Hugh Lindsay Gerringer, 85, of Friends Homes at Guilford, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000.
Born Nov. 8, 1915, in Guilford County, he was the husband of Mrs. Margaret Knight Robinson Gerringer, who survives, and the son of Mr. John Calvin Gerringer and Mrs. Laura Thomas Gerringer, both deceased. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was retired from Vick Chemical Company. He had formerly worked for Barnwell Brothers Trucklines and Associated Transport. He was a retired member of the Guilford College Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Brotherhood Class at New Garden Friends Meeting.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a stepson, Mr. Granville (Sherree) Robinson of Greensboro; a brother, Mr. J.D. Gerringer of Burlington; and a stepgrandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Vance Gerringer and three sisters, Ms. Ruth Gerringer, Ms. Wilma Gerringer and Ms. Irma Brown.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Garden Friends Meeting. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel on West Friendly Ave. in Greensboro from 6:30 to 8:30 Saturday evening.
Memorials may be made to New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410. [4313]