Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthApr 26, 1927, Rowan County, North Carolina [12584]
DeathJun 20, 2016, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [12584]
BurialBethel United Church Of Christ (Christian), 595 Baynes Road, Anderson, Caswell County, North Carolina [12584]
Spouses
BirthJan 16, 1925, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland [77], [120], [12576], [12583]
DeathDec 5, 2024, Alamance County, North Carolina [12583]
BurialBethel United Church Of Christ (Christian), 595 Baynes Road, Anderson, Caswell County, North Carolina [12576], [12583]
FatherJohn Date MOODY Sr. (1889-1967)
MotherEmily Caroline HOFFMAN (1894-1986)
MarriageMar 2, 1947, Alamance County, North Carolina [12578]
Obituary Online notes for Faye RICKARD
Faye Rickard Moody, 89, of Yanceyville, NC, died at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro on Monday, June 20, 2016.
Born in Rowan County, April 26, 1927, she was the wife of John D. Moody Jr., who survives, and the daughter of John Ray Rickard and Frances Rickard Cooke, both deceased. 
Mrs. Moody graduated from Elon College and taught at Walter M. Williams High School. She was a former member of St. Mark's Church and the Church of Jesus Christ in Burlington. In 2015, Mr. and Mrs. Moody became members of Bethel Christian Church.

In addition to her husband of 69 years, she is survived by 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. 

There will be a graveside service Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church on Baynes Road. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. 
Memorials may be made to Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217
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6/22/2016

Faye Rickard Moody
 
 Faye Rickard Moody, 89, of Yanceyville, NC, died at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro on Monday, June 20, 2016.
 
 Born in Rowan County, April 26, 1927, she was the wife of John D. Moody Jr., who survives, and the daughter of John Ray Rickard and Frances Rickard Cooke, both deceased.
 
 Mrs. Moody graduated from Elon College and taught at Walter M. Williams High School. She was a former member of St. Mark’s Church and the Church of Jesus Christ in Burlington. In 2015, Mr. and Mrs. Moody became members of Bethel Christian Church.
 
 In addition to her husband of 69 years, she is survived by her children, John Moody and wife Pam, George Moody, Clair Moody and Charles Moody; five grandchildren, Ashleigh Brown (Callum), Jonathan Moody (Jamie), Leigh Evans (Ryan Howard), Rebecca Moody (Jervey McGlothlin) and Patrick Moody; nine greatgrandchildren; Gracie and Emma Brown, Caroline and Isabella Evans, Moira Howard, LJ, Ana, Rori and Kyla McGlothlin.
 
 There will be a graveside service Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church on Baynes Road. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
 
 Memorials may be made to Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
 
 Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
 
 Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com  [12585]
Obituary Online notes for John Date (Spouse 1)
12/6/2024

John D. Moody, Jr.
January 16, 1925 ~ December 5, 2024 (age 99)

John D. Moody, Jr., 99, of Yanceyville, NC, passed away at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

A native of Baltimore, MD, he was the husband of the late Faye Rickard Moody and the son of John D. Moody, Sr. and Emily Caroline Hoffman Moody, both deceased.

John retired as President of Textile Sales Room in 1995 and was a man of strong, Christian faith.

Survivors include three sons, John A. Moody and wife Pam of Newport, George W. Moody and wife Tracie of Yanceyville, and Charles R. Moody of Burlington; grandchildren, Ashleigh Brown (Callum), Journey McGlothlin (Jervey), Jonathan Moody (Lauren), and Patrick Moody; and great-grandchildren, Gracie Brown, Emma Brown, Caroline Evans, Isabella Evans, Moira Howard, L.J., Ana, Ace, and Kyla McGlothlin, Harrison Moody and Nathan Hunt.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Clair Moody, and sister, Jean Moody Tapscott.

Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Rd., Burlington. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm, with a reception immediately following in the fellowship hall. Interment will be at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that donations be made to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (cfwnc.org), or BeLoved Asheville (belovedasheville.com). Both are charities assisting in the rebuilding of Western North Carolina.
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