Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthOct 26, 1933 [36356]
DeathNov 24, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [36356]
BurialMoore’s Chapel Cemetery, Moore's Chapel Cemetery Road, Saxapahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [36356]
FatherRespress SMITH (1888-1975)
MotherOllie RICE (1898-1978)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Frances SMITH
11/25/2019
Frances Smith Barrett
GRAHAM - Frances Barrett, 86, passed away on November 24, 2019 at ARMC. She was the daughter of the late Respess and Ollie Rice Smith and the wife of Howard Barrett for 65 years.
Frances was a very thoughtful person, always looking for ways to encourage and help those who needed it. Known to all as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved her church and church family, and enjoyed being involved in various functions. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family, particularly her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; going to many games and events over the years.
Frances always looked forward to her time with family during their annual Carolina Beach trip. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Barrett, son, Tony Barrett (Jeanne), daughter, Dbiie Brooks (Tim), grandchildren; Scarlett Sykes (Travis), Valerie Caviness (Chris), Kim Moore (Ray), Troy Brooks, Emily Brooks, Ashley Hodges, Hunter, Chris and Michael Clark and 8 great grandchildren.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, grandchildren; Brandi Barrett, David Barrett and Anna Brooks.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday November 26, 2019 from 5-7 at McClure Funeral Service in Graham. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery.Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net Frances Smith Barrett [39071]
Frances Smith Barrett
GRAHAM - Frances Barrett, 86, passed away on November 24, 2019 at ARMC. She was the daughter of the late Respess and Ollie Rice Smith and the wife of Howard Barrett for 65 years.
Frances was a very thoughtful person, always looking for ways to encourage and help those who needed it. Known to all as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved her church and church family, and enjoyed being involved in various functions. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family, particularly her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; going to many games and events over the years.
Frances always looked forward to her time with family during their annual Carolina Beach trip. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Barrett, son, Tony Barrett (Jeanne), daughter, Dbiie Brooks (Tim), grandchildren; Scarlett Sykes (Travis), Valerie Caviness (Chris), Kim Moore (Ray), Troy Brooks, Emily Brooks, Ashley Hodges, Hunter, Chris and Michael Clark and 8 great grandchildren.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, grandchildren; Brandi Barrett, David Barrett and Anna Brooks.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday November 26, 2019 from 5-7 at McClure Funeral Service in Graham. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery.Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net Frances Smith Barrett [39071]
Obituary Online notes for Howard (Spouse 1)
12/26/2024
Howard Barrett
September 15, 1933 ~ December 25, 2024 (age 91)
Howard Barrett, 91 of Graham, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home in Burlington.
A native of Gastonia, NC he was the husband of 65 years to the late Frances Smith Barrett and the son of Curtis Barrett and Pearl Baker Barrett, both deceased.
Howard served in the United State Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. He retired from Leesona where he worked as a manager for many years. He was a member of Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Square-Dancing Club and the Good Sams Camping Club. Howard was involved in youth sports in the Saxapahaw area and was an avid golfer. The annual family vacation at Carolina Beach on July 4th week was a very special time for Howard.
He is survived by a son, Tony Barrett and his wife Jeanne; daughter, Debbie Brooks and her husband Tim; ten grandchildren, Scarlett Sykes and her husband Travis, Valeria Calviness and her husband Chris, Kim Moore and her husband Ray, Troy Brooks and his wife Alysha, Emily Brooks, Ashley Hodges and her husband Justin, Hunter Clark, Chris Clark, Michael Clark, Bo Clark and his wife Stephanie; 14 great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Howard was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Brandi Barrett, David Barrett, Anna Brooks; stepmother, Wilma Barrett; one brother, Darrell Barrett; and three sisters, Cornelia Honeycutt, Jackie Davis and Patsy Davis.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:45 pm until 1:45 pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in Moore’s Chapel cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church, 5750 Church RD. Graham, NC 27253 or to AuthoraCare Hospice Home, 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215. [39072]
Howard Barrett
September 15, 1933 ~ December 25, 2024 (age 91)
Howard Barrett, 91 of Graham, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home in Burlington.
A native of Gastonia, NC he was the husband of 65 years to the late Frances Smith Barrett and the son of Curtis Barrett and Pearl Baker Barrett, both deceased.
Howard served in the United State Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. He retired from Leesona where he worked as a manager for many years. He was a member of Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Square-Dancing Club and the Good Sams Camping Club. Howard was involved in youth sports in the Saxapahaw area and was an avid golfer. The annual family vacation at Carolina Beach on July 4th week was a very special time for Howard.
He is survived by a son, Tony Barrett and his wife Jeanne; daughter, Debbie Brooks and her husband Tim; ten grandchildren, Scarlett Sykes and her husband Travis, Valeria Calviness and her husband Chris, Kim Moore and her husband Ray, Troy Brooks and his wife Alysha, Emily Brooks, Ashley Hodges and her husband Justin, Hunter Clark, Chris Clark, Michael Clark, Bo Clark and his wife Stephanie; 14 great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Howard was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Brandi Barrett, David Barrett, Anna Brooks; stepmother, Wilma Barrett; one brother, Darrell Barrett; and three sisters, Cornelia Honeycutt, Jackie Davis and Patsy Davis.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:45 pm until 1:45 pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in Moore’s Chapel cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church, 5750 Church RD. Graham, NC 27253 or to AuthoraCare Hospice Home, 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215. [39072]