Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthJun 2, 1928, Alamance County, North Carolina [27000]
DeathSep 1, 2018, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [27000]
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [27000]
FlagsUS Navy Reserve
FatherJames Monroe PERRY Sr. (1870-1930)
MotherElla Florence WOODY (1887-1974)
Marriageabt 1958 [27000]
ChildrenTimothy Holt (1969-2023)
Obituary Online notes for Betty Lou HOLT
GRAHAM - Mrs. Betty Lou Holt Perry, 82, of 302 Oakgrove Drive, Graham, died at her residence on Monday, April 21, 2014, at 11 p.m.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of James M. "Jim" Perry Jr., who survives and the daughter of Charm Don Holt and Bertha Cheek Holt, both deceased. She retired as an executive secretary from Western Electric and AT&T. Betty Lou was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Graham where she was a choir member for many years.
Betty enjoyed athletics, playing cards and horseshoes, hosting family gatherings and celebrating holidays. It has been said that Betty had a "party in her heart." She always made others feel comfortable and welcome, wherever she was. Betty was a loving and doting grandmother and a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include a daughter, Susan Perry Evans and husband Chuck of Apex; two sons, Rodney "Rock" Perry and wife Cheryl of Graham and Timothy "Tim" Perry and wife Karen of Graham; six grandchildren, Casey Perry Johnston and husband Trent, Kristin Perry Vincent and husband Jonathon, Marisa Evans, Sydney Evans, Taylor Perry and Spence Perry; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathryn Holt Lockamy and Margaret Holt Vaughn.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Vance Holt. - [38452]
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of James M. "Jim" Perry Jr., who survives and the daughter of Charm Don Holt and Bertha Cheek Holt, both deceased. She retired as an executive secretary from Western Electric and AT&T. Betty Lou was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Graham where she was a choir member for many years.
Betty enjoyed athletics, playing cards and horseshoes, hosting family gatherings and celebrating holidays. It has been said that Betty had a "party in her heart." She always made others feel comfortable and welcome, wherever she was. Betty was a loving and doting grandmother and a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include a daughter, Susan Perry Evans and husband Chuck of Apex; two sons, Rodney "Rock" Perry and wife Cheryl of Graham and Timothy "Tim" Perry and wife Karen of Graham; six grandchildren, Casey Perry Johnston and husband Trent, Kristin Perry Vincent and husband Jonathon, Marisa Evans, Sydney Evans, Taylor Perry and Spence Perry; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathryn Holt Lockamy and Margaret Holt Vaughn.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Vance Holt. - [38452]
Obituary Online notes for James Monroe (Spouse 1)
9/3/2018
James Monroe “Jim” Perry, Jr.
GRAHAM - Mr. James Monroe “Jim” Perry, Jr., of Graham passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, he was husband of sixty years to the late Betty Lou Holt Perry and son of the late James Monroe Perry Sr. and Ella Woody Perry. Mr. Perry was a U.S Navy Veteran and former Purchasing Manager for AT & T. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Graham where he was a dedicated participant in the Senior Men’s Bible Class. Mr. Perry was a committed volunteer with Meals on Wheels right up until his recent weeks of failing health.
A sports enthusiast, Mr. Perry played sports in his younger years, coached youth and adult league sports and served as a basketball referee and softball umpire, being inducted into the Hall of Honor with the Amateur Softball Association. An avid golfer, he spent many of his happiest days with friends at Shamrock Golf Course. He enjoyed being a member of the Burlington Moose Lodge, where he served as the administrator for several years.
Surviving are a son, Rock Perry (Cheryl) of Graham; daughter, Susan Evans (Chuck) of Apex; son, Tim Perry (Karen) of Graham; six grandchildren, Casey Perry Johnston (Trent), Kristin Perry Vincent (Jonathan), Marisa Evans Ray (Jonathan), Sydney Evans, Taylor Perry and Spence Perry; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Alton Perry, William Perry, James Perry, Frank Perry and Joe Perry; and five sisters, Callie Smith, Joy Payne, Grace Fletcher, Ella Margaret Perry and Frances Reese.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 5, at the First United Methodist Church of Graham with Rev. Kevin Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Graham from 5 – 7 PM, Tuesday evening and other times at the residence of a son, Rock Perry, 301 Jones St., Graham.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alamance County Meals on Wheels, 411 W. Fifth St., Suite A, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [27000]
James Monroe “Jim” Perry, Jr.
GRAHAM - Mr. James Monroe “Jim” Perry, Jr., of Graham passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, he was husband of sixty years to the late Betty Lou Holt Perry and son of the late James Monroe Perry Sr. and Ella Woody Perry. Mr. Perry was a U.S Navy Veteran and former Purchasing Manager for AT & T. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Graham where he was a dedicated participant in the Senior Men’s Bible Class. Mr. Perry was a committed volunteer with Meals on Wheels right up until his recent weeks of failing health.
A sports enthusiast, Mr. Perry played sports in his younger years, coached youth and adult league sports and served as a basketball referee and softball umpire, being inducted into the Hall of Honor with the Amateur Softball Association. An avid golfer, he spent many of his happiest days with friends at Shamrock Golf Course. He enjoyed being a member of the Burlington Moose Lodge, where he served as the administrator for several years.
Surviving are a son, Rock Perry (Cheryl) of Graham; daughter, Susan Evans (Chuck) of Apex; son, Tim Perry (Karen) of Graham; six grandchildren, Casey Perry Johnston (Trent), Kristin Perry Vincent (Jonathan), Marisa Evans Ray (Jonathan), Sydney Evans, Taylor Perry and Spence Perry; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Alton Perry, William Perry, James Perry, Frank Perry and Joe Perry; and five sisters, Callie Smith, Joy Payne, Grace Fletcher, Ella Margaret Perry and Frances Reese.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 5, at the First United Methodist Church of Graham with Rev. Kevin Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Graham from 5 – 7 PM, Tuesday evening and other times at the residence of a son, Rock Perry, 301 Jones St., Graham.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alamance County Meals on Wheels, 411 W. Fifth St., Suite A, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [27000]