Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthDec 21, 1932, Guilford County, North Carolina [40650]
DeathJul 3, 2021 [40650]
BurialMount Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery (Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Alamance), 4400 Alamance Church Road, Guilford County, North Carolina [40650]
FatherMarvin Monroe SMITH (1903-1964)
MotherLillian Mabel CLAPP (1908-1996)
ChildrenJeanne Ellen (Died as Infant Twins) (-1950)
Eugene Monroe (Died as Infant Twins) (-1950)
Tony Alan (1954-1973)
Obituary Online notes for Ellen Marcellia (Spouse 1)
7/7/2021
Ellen Marcellia Smith Gerner Hicks
BURLINGTON - Ellen Smith Gerner Hicks, 88, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2021 in a car accident.
Ellen was born December 21, 1932 in Guilford County to the late Marvin Monroe and Lillian Mable Clapp and was married to the late Connie Gerner.
Ellen retired from Kmart, where she worked in the apparel department. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda GernerMyrick; son, ConnieMichael Gerner; grandchildren: Tony Eugene Greeson, Kristina Ellen Greeson, James ReidMyrick, Jr., and RyanMiles Gerner; ten great grandchildren; two great great granddaughters; sister, Louise Thompson and ex husband, Jerry Hicks.
Along with her parents and previous husband, Ellen was preceded in death by three children, a granddaughter, two brothers and a sister.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Kimesville Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday evening at Lowe Funeral Home from 6-8:00 PM.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [40654]
Ellen Marcellia Smith Gerner Hicks
December 21, 1932 ~ July 3, 2021 (age 88)
Ellen Smith Gerner Hicks, 88, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2021 in a car accident.
Ellen was born December 21, 1932 in Guilford County to the late Marvin Monroe and Lillian Mable Clapp and was married to the late Connie Gerner.
Ellen retired from Kmart, where she worked in the apparel department. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was very hardworking and loved to cook for her family. Later she passed the time by working word searches and watching the soaps. She had great joy in other’s happiness and sacrificed a lot for her family. She dearly love family gatherings. She will be greatly missed by all her family and “adopted family” and friends.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Gerner Myrick; son, Connie Michael Gerner; grandchildren: Tony Eugene Greeson and girlfriend, Ruth Ann Freeman, Kristina Ellen Greeson, James Reid Myrick, Jr., and Ryan Miles Gerner and wife, Amamda; ten great grandchildren: Dylan McCraw, Dana Greeson, Tony Greeson, Khaydija Poole, Elizabeth Moore, Sandy Gerner, Luke Gerner, Bristian White, Reed Gerner and Ashley Spainhour; two great great granddaughters; sister, Louise Thompson and ex husband, Jerry Hicks.
Along with her parents and previous husband, Ellen was preceded in death by a son, Tony Gerner; twins: Eugene Monroe Gerner and Jeanne Ellen Gerner; granddaughter, Annette Gerner Fender; two brothers: Buddy Smith and Marvin Smith, Jr.; and one sister, Peggy Gerner.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Kimesville Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday evening July 9, 2021 at Lowe Funeral Home from 6-8:00 PM.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [40650]
Ellen Marcellia Smith Gerner Hicks
BURLINGTON - Ellen Smith Gerner Hicks, 88, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2021 in a car accident.
Ellen was born December 21, 1932 in Guilford County to the late Marvin Monroe and Lillian Mable Clapp and was married to the late Connie Gerner.
Ellen retired from Kmart, where she worked in the apparel department. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda GernerMyrick; son, ConnieMichael Gerner; grandchildren: Tony Eugene Greeson, Kristina Ellen Greeson, James ReidMyrick, Jr., and RyanMiles Gerner; ten great grandchildren; two great great granddaughters; sister, Louise Thompson and ex husband, Jerry Hicks.
Along with her parents and previous husband, Ellen was preceded in death by three children, a granddaughter, two brothers and a sister.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Kimesville Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday evening at Lowe Funeral Home from 6-8:00 PM.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [40654]
Ellen Marcellia Smith Gerner Hicks
December 21, 1932 ~ July 3, 2021 (age 88)
Ellen Smith Gerner Hicks, 88, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2021 in a car accident.
Ellen was born December 21, 1932 in Guilford County to the late Marvin Monroe and Lillian Mable Clapp and was married to the late Connie Gerner.
Ellen retired from Kmart, where she worked in the apparel department. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was very hardworking and loved to cook for her family. Later she passed the time by working word searches and watching the soaps. She had great joy in other’s happiness and sacrificed a lot for her family. She dearly love family gatherings. She will be greatly missed by all her family and “adopted family” and friends.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Gerner Myrick; son, Connie Michael Gerner; grandchildren: Tony Eugene Greeson and girlfriend, Ruth Ann Freeman, Kristina Ellen Greeson, James Reid Myrick, Jr., and Ryan Miles Gerner and wife, Amamda; ten great grandchildren: Dylan McCraw, Dana Greeson, Tony Greeson, Khaydija Poole, Elizabeth Moore, Sandy Gerner, Luke Gerner, Bristian White, Reed Gerner and Ashley Spainhour; two great great granddaughters; sister, Louise Thompson and ex husband, Jerry Hicks.
Along with her parents and previous husband, Ellen was preceded in death by a son, Tony Gerner; twins: Eugene Monroe Gerner and Jeanne Ellen Gerner; granddaughter, Annette Gerner Fender; two brothers: Buddy Smith and Marvin Smith, Jr.; and one sister, Peggy Gerner.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Kimesville Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday evening July 9, 2021 at Lowe Funeral Home from 6-8:00 PM.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [40650]