Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameEvelyn Pauline PRESTON 
470, William O'Kelly "Kelly" Summers,404, Evelyn Pauline Preston-6 October 1918 – 5 September 2016 • GQJ4-KKG,472, BIRTH:-SUMMERS JR, WILLIAM OKELLY-
470, William O'Kelly "Kelly" Summers,404, Evelyn Pauline Preston-6 October 1918 – 5 September 2016 • GQJ4-KKG,472, BIRTH:-SUMMERS JR, WILLIAM OKELLY-BirthOct 6, 1918, Forsyth County, North Carolina437, Evelyn Preston Summers
DeathSep 5, 2016, Guilford County, North Carolina437, Evelyn Preston Summers
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina437, Evelyn Preston Summers
FatherBohnson Taylor PRESTON (1880-1963)
MotherMary Beulah MURRAY (1894-1928)
Spouses
1“Kelly” William O’Kelly SUMMERS 470, William O'Kelly "Kelly" Summers,404, William O'Kelly Summers-12 December 1907 – 24 October 1975 • GQJ4-5NG,472, BIRTH:-SUMMERS JR, WILLIAM OKELLY-
470, William O'Kelly "Kelly" Summers,404, William O'Kelly Summers-12 December 1907 – 24 October 1975 • GQJ4-5NG,472, BIRTH:-SUMMERS JR, WILLIAM OKELLY-BirthDec 12, 1907, Guilford County, North Carolina470, William O'Kelly "Kelly" Summers
DeathOct 24, 1975, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, William O'Kelly "Kelly" Summers
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, William O'Kelly "Kelly" Summers
FatherJames Alfred SUMMERS Jr. (1869-1969)
MotherEthel Bobbitt RANKIN (1882-1962)
MarriageFeb 11, 1950, Guilford County, North Carolina404, William O'Kelly Summers-12 December 1907 – 24 October 1975 • GQJ4-5NG
Children(Confidential, Male)
Obituary Online notes for Evelyn Pauline PRESTON
9/6/2016
Obituary for Evelyn Preston Summers
Evelyn P. Summers, 97 of Greensboro, died September 5, 2016 at Beacon Place.
She was born October 6, 1918 to Bohnson T. and Mary Murray Preston in Forsyth County, NC. She attended the Greensboro Bible and Literary School and later graduated from Pleasant Garden High School in 1935.
In 1950 she met, fell in love and married William O'Kelly Summers. She was employed at the Sears Roebuck Catalog Order Division for several years before leaving to raise her family.
She attended Christ Wesleyan Church for 95 years. She was instrumental in starting a ministry there for older adults, 'Friends and Neighbors.' She loved her church family and they loved and honored her.
She had resided at Aldersgate Apartments for the past thirteen years. She enjoyed making many friends there and participating in activities - especially bingo every Monday morning.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers B.T Preston and Ed Preston.
She is survived by her children, Bud (William O'Kelly) Summers and wife Cheryl; Barbara Cross and husband Leroy; grandchildren, Kelly Summers and wife Cassie, Kimberly Summers, Christopher Summers, Clint Cross, Erin Cross; and great-grandchildren, Haleigh Rainey, Ashton Rainey, Kessel Summers, Ransom Summers, and Kaylee Grace Summers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, September 9, 2016 at Christ Wesleyan Church, 2400 S. Holden Rd., Greensboro, NC. 27407. Visitation will be for one hour prior to service from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Wesleyan Church at the above address or Hospice and Palliative Care, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. Forbis and Dick North Elm St Funeral home is serving the Summers family. Online condolences can be made at: www.forbisanddick.com
She showed us 'THE WAY' and waits for us there.
Jesus said "The blind receive sight, the lame walk..., the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed..." Matthew 11:5
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Evelyn Preston Summers please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Lakeview Memorial Park
3600 N. Ohenry Blvd.
Greensboro, NC, 27405 437, Evelyn Preston Summers
Obituary for Evelyn Preston Summers
Evelyn P. Summers, 97 of Greensboro, died September 5, 2016 at Beacon Place.
She was born October 6, 1918 to Bohnson T. and Mary Murray Preston in Forsyth County, NC. She attended the Greensboro Bible and Literary School and later graduated from Pleasant Garden High School in 1935.
In 1950 she met, fell in love and married William O'Kelly Summers. She was employed at the Sears Roebuck Catalog Order Division for several years before leaving to raise her family.
She attended Christ Wesleyan Church for 95 years. She was instrumental in starting a ministry there for older adults, 'Friends and Neighbors.' She loved her church family and they loved and honored her.
She had resided at Aldersgate Apartments for the past thirteen years. She enjoyed making many friends there and participating in activities - especially bingo every Monday morning.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers B.T Preston and Ed Preston.
She is survived by her children, Bud (William O'Kelly) Summers and wife Cheryl; Barbara Cross and husband Leroy; grandchildren, Kelly Summers and wife Cassie, Kimberly Summers, Christopher Summers, Clint Cross, Erin Cross; and great-grandchildren, Haleigh Rainey, Ashton Rainey, Kessel Summers, Ransom Summers, and Kaylee Grace Summers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, September 9, 2016 at Christ Wesleyan Church, 2400 S. Holden Rd., Greensboro, NC. 27407. Visitation will be for one hour prior to service from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Wesleyan Church at the above address or Hospice and Palliative Care, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. Forbis and Dick North Elm St Funeral home is serving the Summers family. Online condolences can be made at: www.forbisanddick.com
She showed us 'THE WAY' and waits for us there.
Jesus said "The blind receive sight, the lame walk..., the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed..." Matthew 11:5
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Evelyn Preston Summers please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Lakeview Memorial Park
3600 N. Ohenry Blvd.
Greensboro, NC, 27405 437, Evelyn Preston Summers