Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameLillian Kathleen SHUMAKER [52510], [52515], [52511], [52512], [52513], [52514]
BirthMay 31, 1928, Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee [52515]
DeathMar 15, 2021, Climax, Guilford County, North Carolina [52515]
BurialGuilford Memorial Park, 6000 High Point Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina [52515]
Spouses
BirthMay 21, 1924, Guilford County, North Carolina [52510]
DeathOct 4, 2001, Guilford County, North Carolina [52510]
BurialGuilford Memorial Park, 6000 High Point Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina [52510]
FlagsUS Navy, World War II
FatherJohn Shear ALBRIGHT Sr. (1898-1993)
MotherElsie Subina ANTHONY (1903-1981)
ChildrenWayne Jay (1949-2011)
 Johnny Walbert (Died as Infant) (1953-1953)
Obituary Online notes for Lillian Kathleen SHUMAKER
Albright, Lillian Shumaker

Lillian Kathleen Shumaker Albright (Mamma Bear), 92, a resident of Climax, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was born May 31, 1928 in Etowah, TN, the daughter of James Ross and Della Burris Shumaker.

Lillian worked for many years in the printing department at UNC-G in Greensboro. She was of the Quaker faith.

She was married to John Sheers Albright, Jr., who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wayne Jay Albright.

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Vickie A. Howell of the home; two sisters, Frances A. Sessoms of Alabama, Maxine Jennings of Denton; her brother, Bobby Shumaker of Alabama; grandchildren, Jonny Wayne Albright, Tonia Howell; great-grandson Raymond Cody (Austin) Garner and great-great-granddaughter, Noel Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel, conducted by the Reverend Judy Neal. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until service time.

The family would like to thank AuthoraCare Collective for the kindness and care shown and given to Lillian.
Obituary Online notes for John Sheers (Spouse 1)
LIBERTY J.S. "Johnny" Albright Jr., 77, of 4632 Starmount Road, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at his residence.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Christs Way Church, 4401 Old Randleman Road, Greensboro. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park.

Mr. Albright was born May 21, 1924, in Guilford County, to the late John Sheers Albright and Elsie Albright. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Albright was the owner and broker at Albright Realty for 37 years. He attended Christs Way Church.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Lillian Kathleen Albright; daughter, Vickie Albright Howell of Greensboro; son, Wayne Jay Albright of Liberty; grandchildren, John Wayne Albright, Tonia Howell Morales and Jeffrey D. Albright; and great-grandchild, Austin Garner.

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Friday, October 5, 2001
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