Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthOct 19, 1932, Alamance County, North Carolina [36959]
DeathOct 15, 2022, Alamance County, North Carolina [31973]
BurialMount Hermon Memorial Cemetery (Mount Hermon Methodist Church), 4178 Mt. Hermon Rock Creek Road, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [31973]
FatherGrover Alfred ISLEY (1900-1984)
MotherBetty Fannie LEWIS (1905-1992)
Spouses
Children(Confidential, Female)
Obituary Online notes for William Richard ISLEY
10/16/2022
William Richard Isley
October 15, 2022
William Richard Isley
William Richard Isley, of Graham, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 15, 2022.
Richard and his loving wife, Dora Ann Richardson Isley were married for 68 years.
Survivors include their daughter, Kathy Fulk; his granddaughter, Jacquelyn Fulk and her partner, Randall Brown.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Betty Isley; his three brothers and sister, James Isley (Dolly), Russell Isley (Jeanette), Kenneth Isley (Nellie), Ruth McPherson and his grandson, Charles “Charlie” Fulk.
Richard was a graduate of Walter Williams High School and the Burlington Business College. He worked at Western Electric, Lucent Technologies and later retired from AT&T. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, where he served as a Trustee, was on the Administrative Board and was a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. Richard was known to be dependable, trustworthy and was always loved and supported by his family. Richard was an exceptional baseball and softball player and also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.
A service to honor Richard’s life will be held at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church on Tuesday, 10/18/2022 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Gary Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., immediately prior to the service.
Richard’s family would like to express their sincere thanks and love to all of their family and friends for their many acts of kindness as well as Hospice and their caregivers. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1060, Graham, NC 27253. [31973]
William Richard Isley
October 15, 2022
William Richard Isley
William Richard Isley, of Graham, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 15, 2022.
Richard and his loving wife, Dora Ann Richardson Isley were married for 68 years.
Survivors include their daughter, Kathy Fulk; his granddaughter, Jacquelyn Fulk and her partner, Randall Brown.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Betty Isley; his three brothers and sister, James Isley (Dolly), Russell Isley (Jeanette), Kenneth Isley (Nellie), Ruth McPherson and his grandson, Charles “Charlie” Fulk.
Richard was a graduate of Walter Williams High School and the Burlington Business College. He worked at Western Electric, Lucent Technologies and later retired from AT&T. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, where he served as a Trustee, was on the Administrative Board and was a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. Richard was known to be dependable, trustworthy and was always loved and supported by his family. Richard was an exceptional baseball and softball player and also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.
A service to honor Richard’s life will be held at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church on Tuesday, 10/18/2022 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Gary Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., immediately prior to the service.
Richard’s family would like to express their sincere thanks and love to all of their family and friends for their many acts of kindness as well as Hospice and their caregivers. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1060, Graham, NC 27253. [31973]
Obituary Online notes for Dora Ann (Spouse 1)
4/1/2024
Ann Richardson Isley
February 7, 1936 ~ March 30, 2024 (age 88)
Mrs. Ann Isley of Graham, passed peacefully at her home on March 30th, 2024. Ann was married to the love of her life, William Richard Isley for 68 years.
Ann & Richard leave behind their daughter, Kathy Fulk, only granddaughter, Jacquelyn Fulk and preceded in death by her grandson, Charles Fulk.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Harrison Richardson and Minnie Daisy Richardson, preceded in death by her sisters, Dixie Mann, Josie Lowe, Belle Shaw, Bonnie Garrett and one brother, Earnest Richardson.
Anne is survived by her sister Betty Gonzalez, many loving nieces & nephews and Amanda Mann, goddaughter. Ann was faithful to her church family and was a long standing member of Mt. Hermon UMC. She served as a Trustee, Council on Ministries, former President of the Philathea class, chairperson for Missions, very active in Mt. Hermon UMC Women of Faith, secretary for Memorial Association and chairperson for Social Action for Women in Faith in the Burlington District.
Ann graduated from Eli Whitney High School. She retired from Lucent Technologies after 34 years of service. Ann’s family is so grateful for lifelong friendships that were manifested throughout her time in school and from work. One of her passions in life was her beautiful rose garden and sharing them with others. Kathy & Jacquelyn would like to thank everyone for all of the prayers, messages and beautiful tributes.
Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the funeral service.
If anyone would like to make a donation to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in memory of the Ann Isley Altar Flower Fund, please mail to P.O. Box 1060, Graham, North Carolina 27253. [47532]
Ann Richardson Isley
February 7, 1936 ~ March 30, 2024 (age 88)
Mrs. Ann Isley of Graham, passed peacefully at her home on March 30th, 2024. Ann was married to the love of her life, William Richard Isley for 68 years.
Ann & Richard leave behind their daughter, Kathy Fulk, only granddaughter, Jacquelyn Fulk and preceded in death by her grandson, Charles Fulk.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Harrison Richardson and Minnie Daisy Richardson, preceded in death by her sisters, Dixie Mann, Josie Lowe, Belle Shaw, Bonnie Garrett and one brother, Earnest Richardson.
Anne is survived by her sister Betty Gonzalez, many loving nieces & nephews and Amanda Mann, goddaughter. Ann was faithful to her church family and was a long standing member of Mt. Hermon UMC. She served as a Trustee, Council on Ministries, former President of the Philathea class, chairperson for Missions, very active in Mt. Hermon UMC Women of Faith, secretary for Memorial Association and chairperson for Social Action for Women in Faith in the Burlington District.
Ann graduated from Eli Whitney High School. She retired from Lucent Technologies after 34 years of service. Ann’s family is so grateful for lifelong friendships that were manifested throughout her time in school and from work. One of her passions in life was her beautiful rose garden and sharing them with others. Kathy & Jacquelyn would like to thank everyone for all of the prayers, messages and beautiful tributes.
Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the funeral service.
If anyone would like to make a donation to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in memory of the Ann Isley Altar Flower Fund, please mail to P.O. Box 1060, Graham, North Carolina 27253. [47532]