Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 20, 1935, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [4883]
DeathSep 10, 2008, Alamance County, North Carolina [4883]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [4883]
FatherJames Edward COLEMAN Sr. (1915-1995)
MotherLucy Mae GERRINGER (1919-1980)
Spouses
BirthSep 26, 1927, Gaston County, North Carolina [4903], [4910]
DeathOct 23, 2004, Alamance County, North Carolina [4903]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [4903]
OccupationOwner And Operator Of Barnes Hoisery Mill [4903]
FlagsUS Army, World War II
Obituary Online notes for Sara Marie COLEMAN
9/12/2008

Sara Marie Coleman Barnes

    ELON — Sara Marie Coleman Barnes, 73, of 2337 Pitt Road, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

She was married to the late Wayne Jennings Barnes and was the daughter of the late James and Lucy Gerringer Coleman.

She was a native of Alamance County, the owner and operator of Barnes Hosiery Mill.

She loved playing bingo and word searches and spending time with her family.

    She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sheila Barnes of Elon, Raymond "Randy" and Carolyn Barnes of Cana, Va., Robert and Lisa Barnes of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Hattie and Marshall Mebane of Burlington, Linda Diane and Jimmy Wrenn of Snow Camp, Donna Barnes of Burlington, Angela and Douglas Drum of Raleigh, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-inlaw, Betty Guthrie of Burlington, Ella and Rufus Joyce of Burlington; brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Judy Coleman of Burlington.

    She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Pamela Barnes Turner; a brother, Tommy Coleman; and her twin sister, Clara Lewis.

    The funeral will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jeanne Neal. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.

    The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, and other times at the home.

    Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com [4883]
Obituary Online notes for Wayne Jennings (Spouse 2)
10/25/2004

Wayne Jennings Barnes 

    ELON — Wayne Jennings Barnes , 77 of 2337 Pitt Rd. died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at his home following a year of failing health.

He was the husband to Sara Marie Coleman Barnes  and the son to the late William "Will" and Elsie Galloway Barnes .

He was a native of Gaston County, the owner and operator of Barnes  Hosiery Mill and a member of Ashland Road Baptist Church.

Wayne  served in the U.S. Army during WW II as a Ranger and was a member of the American Legion.

    Survivors include his wife of the home, sons and daughtersin-law; Richard and Shelia Barnes  of Elon, Raymond "Randy" and Carolyn Barnes  of Cana, VA, Robert and Lisa Barnes  of Lincolnton, NC, Warren and Becky Barnes  of Hickory, NC, daughters and sons-in-law; Hattie and Marshall Mebane of Burlington, Linda Diane and Jimmy Wrenn of Snow Camp, Donna Barnes  of Burlington, Janice and Carroll Younts of Catawba, NC, Patricia and Tim Lail of Hickory, NC, Pamela and Robert Turner of Trinity, Angela and Douglas Drum of Raleigh, NC, a brother Richard Barnes  of Winston Salem, sisters; Coleen Barnes  of Winston Salem and Patricia Barnes  of Wyoming, twenty–two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son Wayne Jennings Barnes , Jr. and several brothers and sisters.

    The funeral will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Bill Terrell. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.

    The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home and at other times at the home. [4903]
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