Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Bink” Barbara Ellen MONTGOMERY [1], [6299], [7082], [7083], [7084], [7085], [7059], [7080], [7086], [7087]
BirthFeb 15, 1943, Caswell County, North Carolina [1], [7083], [7086]
DeathAug 24, 2022, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina [7086]
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [7086]
FatherWilliam Howard MONTGOMERY (1910-1978)
MotherEdna RICE (1914-2005)
Spouses
BirthFeb 24, 1942, Halifax County, North Carolina [7083], [7110]
DeathOct 4, 2015, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [7110]
MotherMildred CARROLL (1923-2012)
MarriageDec 29, 1961, Alamance County, North Carolina [7083]
Divorce
ChildrenKimberly Starr (1961-<2022)
No Children
Obituary Online notes for “Bink” Barbara Ellen MONTGOMERY
8/25/2022

Barbara "Bink" Montgomery Lawrence
February 15, 1943 ~ August 24, 2022 (age 79)

Barbara “Bink” Montgomery Lawrence, 79, of Haw River passed away suddenly at UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of John “Homer” Lawrence, who survives and the daughter of Howard Montgomery and Edna Rice Montgomery, both deceased.

She retired from GKN as a Floor Inspector. She loved collecting antiques and gardening. Living Free Ministries was one of her favorite stores.

In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Waverly Dae Brady of McLeansville; stepson, Nathan Kyle Lawrence of Graham; two grandchildren, William James Murray and Ronald Columbus Murray; three great-grandchildren, Logan Murray, Kathleen Murray, and Olivia Murray; brother, Kenny Montgomery of Greensboro; two sisters, Naomi Cates and Shirley Iseley, both of Burlington; and a sister-in-law, Betsy Mitchell (Mitch) of Carolina Shores, NC.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Starr Thompson and two sisters, Glenda Sue Davis and Bettye Jo Mabe.

The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the graveside service at Graham Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. Other times the family will be at the residence.
[7086]
Obituary Online notes for William Earl (Spouse 1)
10/6/2015

William Earl “Billy” Thompson
 
FEBRUARY 24, 1942 ~ OCTOBER 4, 2015 (AGE 73)
 
 William Earl “Billy” Thompson, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at the Hospice Home. He was born in Halifax County on February 24, 1942, to the late Johnny Washington Thompson and Mildred Carroll Pharr.
 
 Billy was a member of Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church and was also a member of the NC Retreads Motorcycle Club.
 
 Survivors include his daughters, Kimberly Starr Thompson and Waverly Dae Brady; grandchildren, William Murray and R.C. Murray; great-grandchildren, Logan Murray, Kathleen Murray and Olivia Murray; sisters, Susie T. Coleman and husband Joe and Janet
 
T. Wagoner and brothers, Alton Wayne Thompson and wife Kay and James Everett Pharr Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers.
 
 A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Don Pegg. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home and other times at the daughter’s home at 405 Williamson St. in Burlington.
 
 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 1106 E Morehead St., Burlington, NC 27215.
 
 You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com  [7110]
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