Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthMar 18, 1941, Guilford County, North Carolina [38926]
DeathSep 12, 2019, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [38926]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [38926]
Father“Andy” Andrew Alexander BROWN (1891-1964)
MotherMary Elizabeth DAVIS (1910-1983)
Obituary Online notes for Worda Florence ATKINSON
12/18/2020
Worda Atkinson Brown
BURLINGTON – Worda Florence Atkinson Brown, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Roanoke Rapids to the late
William and Lottie Atkinson and was married for 58 years to the late Andy Dale Brown, Sr. who died in 2019.
She was a member of the Whitsett Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary and was of the Baptist faith. She truly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra Ross and husband, Eddie; a son, Andy “Dale” Brown, Jr. and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Matthew Ross and wife Cody, Samantha R. Brown and husband Brandon, Anna Elizabeth Brown and fiancé Nathan Everhart, and Caroline Nicole Brown; brothers, Troy (Rosemary) Atkinson, Robert (Elaine) Atkinson and Jimmy (Ann) Atkinson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Worda was preceded in death by her husband, parents and 9 siblings.
The graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Alamance Memorial Park. The public viewing will be from 8am to 2pm Saturday prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory.
Memorials may be made to the Whitsett Fire Department, 809 NC-61, Whitsett, NC 27377 or to the Whitsett Ruritans, 811 Highway 61, Whitsett, NC 27377.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [4560]
Worda Atkinson Brown
BURLINGTON – Worda Florence Atkinson Brown, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Roanoke Rapids to the late
William and Lottie Atkinson and was married for 58 years to the late Andy Dale Brown, Sr. who died in 2019.
She was a member of the Whitsett Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary and was of the Baptist faith. She truly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra Ross and husband, Eddie; a son, Andy “Dale” Brown, Jr. and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Matthew Ross and wife Cody, Samantha R. Brown and husband Brandon, Anna Elizabeth Brown and fiancé Nathan Everhart, and Caroline Nicole Brown; brothers, Troy (Rosemary) Atkinson, Robert (Elaine) Atkinson and Jimmy (Ann) Atkinson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Worda was preceded in death by her husband, parents and 9 siblings.
The graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Alamance Memorial Park. The public viewing will be from 8am to 2pm Saturday prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory.
Memorials may be made to the Whitsett Fire Department, 809 NC-61, Whitsett, NC 27377 or to the Whitsett Ruritans, 811 Highway 61, Whitsett, NC 27377.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [4560]
Obituary Online notes for Andy Dale (Spouse 1)
9/14/2019
Andy Dale Brown, Sr.
WHITSETT - Andy Dale Brown, Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital resulting from injuries of a tractor accident. He was born in Guilford County on March 18, 1941 to the late Andy Alexander Brown and Mary Elizabeth Davis Brown and was the husband to Worda Atkinson Brown of 58 years who survives.
Andy was the owner and operator of Brown’s Garage and a farmer. He was a charter member of the Whitsett Fire Department, a member of the Whitsett Ruritan Club and was on several committees in the Whitsett community through the years. Andy enjoyed working with his hands and staying busy.
Survivors other than his wife, Worda Brown include a daughter, Debra Ross and husband, Eddie; a son, Andy “Dale” Brown, Jr. and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Matthew Ross and wife Cody, Mary Samantha Ross, Anna Elizabeth Brown and Caroline Nicole Brown; sister, Clara Combs; brother, Melvin Brown, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vallie Palmer and Pauline Duckworth; and brothers, Bobby Brown and James Brown.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. Mark Aheron with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Whitsett Ruritan Club, 811 Hwy 61, Whitsett, NC 27377 or to the Whitsett Fire Department, P.O. Box 148, Whitsett, NC 27377. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [38926]
Andy Dale Brown, Sr.
MARCH 18, 1941 ~ SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 (AGE 78)
Andy Dale Brown, Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital resulting from injuries of a tractor accident. He was born in Guilford County on March 18, 1941 to the late Andrew Alexander Brown and Mary Elizabeth Davis Brown and was the husband to Worda Atkinson Brown of 58 years who survives.
Andy was the owner and operator of Brown’s Garage and a farmer. He was a charter member of the Whitsett Fire Department, a member of the Whitsett Ruritan Club and was on several committees in the Whitsett community through the years. Andy enjoyed working with his hands, staying busy and serving others.
Survivors other than his wife, Worda Brown include a daughter, Debra Ross and husband, Eddie; a son, Andy “Dale” Brown, Jr. and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Matthew Ross and wife Cody, Mary Samantha Ross, Anna Elizabeth Brown and Caroline Nicole Brown; sister, Clara Combs; brother, Melvin Brown, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vallie Palmer and Pauline Duckworth; and brothers, Bobby Brown and James Brown.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. Mark Aheron with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6pm Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Whitsett Ruritan Club, 811 Hwy 61, Whitsett, NC 27377 or to the Whitsett Fire Department, P.O. Box 148, Whitsett, NC 27377. [38930]
Andy Dale Brown, Sr.
WHITSETT - Andy Dale Brown, Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital resulting from injuries of a tractor accident. He was born in Guilford County on March 18, 1941 to the late Andy Alexander Brown and Mary Elizabeth Davis Brown and was the husband to Worda Atkinson Brown of 58 years who survives.
Andy was the owner and operator of Brown’s Garage and a farmer. He was a charter member of the Whitsett Fire Department, a member of the Whitsett Ruritan Club and was on several committees in the Whitsett community through the years. Andy enjoyed working with his hands and staying busy.
Survivors other than his wife, Worda Brown include a daughter, Debra Ross and husband, Eddie; a son, Andy “Dale” Brown, Jr. and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Matthew Ross and wife Cody, Mary Samantha Ross, Anna Elizabeth Brown and Caroline Nicole Brown; sister, Clara Combs; brother, Melvin Brown, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vallie Palmer and Pauline Duckworth; and brothers, Bobby Brown and James Brown.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. Mark Aheron with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Whitsett Ruritan Club, 811 Hwy 61, Whitsett, NC 27377 or to the Whitsett Fire Department, P.O. Box 148, Whitsett, NC 27377. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [38926]
Andy Dale Brown, Sr.
MARCH 18, 1941 ~ SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 (AGE 78)
Andy Dale Brown, Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital resulting from injuries of a tractor accident. He was born in Guilford County on March 18, 1941 to the late Andrew Alexander Brown and Mary Elizabeth Davis Brown and was the husband to Worda Atkinson Brown of 58 years who survives.
Andy was the owner and operator of Brown’s Garage and a farmer. He was a charter member of the Whitsett Fire Department, a member of the Whitsett Ruritan Club and was on several committees in the Whitsett community through the years. Andy enjoyed working with his hands, staying busy and serving others.
Survivors other than his wife, Worda Brown include a daughter, Debra Ross and husband, Eddie; a son, Andy “Dale” Brown, Jr. and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Matthew Ross and wife Cody, Mary Samantha Ross, Anna Elizabeth Brown and Caroline Nicole Brown; sister, Clara Combs; brother, Melvin Brown, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vallie Palmer and Pauline Duckworth; and brothers, Bobby Brown and James Brown.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. Mark Aheron with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6pm Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Whitsett Ruritan Club, 811 Hwy 61, Whitsett, NC 27377 or to the Whitsett Fire Department, P.O. Box 148, Whitsett, NC 27377. [38930]