Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRachel Florence WALKER 
24,3, George Weldon "Gee" Walker Jr.,255,386,3, Ronald Elwood "Ronnie" Boone,3, Phyllis Boone DeRita
24,3, George Weldon "Gee" Walker Jr.,255,386,3, Ronald Elwood "Ronnie" Boone,3, Phyllis Boone DeRitaBirthApr 7, 1942, Caswell County, North Carolina24,386,340, Rachel Walker Boone-1942 - 2022
DeathFeb 5, 2022, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina340, Rachel Walker Boone-1942 - 2022
BurialCamp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Caswell County, North Carolina340, Rachel Walker Boone-1942 - 2022
FatherGeorge Weldon WALKER Jr. (1914-2004)
MotherAnnie Ruby SOMERS (1915-2012)
Spouses
1“Ronnie” Ronald Elwood BOONE 24,3, George Weldon "Gee" Walker Jr.,386,3, Phyllis Boone DeRita,340, Rachel Walker Boone-1942 - 2022
24,3, George Weldon "Gee" Walker Jr.,386,3, Phyllis Boone DeRita,340, Rachel Walker Boone-1942 - 2022BirthJul 13, 1941, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Ronald Elwood "Ronnie" Boone,24,386
DeathAug 6, 2019, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina3, Ronald Elwood "Ronnie" Boone
BurialCamp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Ronald Elwood "Ronnie" Boone
Father“Bennie” Daniel Benjamin BOONE (1905-1992)
MotherBessie Adaline PAGE (1912-1992)
Obituary Online notes for Rachel Florence WALKER
2/8/2022
Rachel Walker Boone
SILER CITY- Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
She is survived by Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon “Buddy”' Walker, III of Kern ersville, 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9,2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Online condolences may be made at www. pughfuneralhome.com 3, Rachel Walker Boone
Rachel Walker Boone
1942 - 2022
Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Coventry House in Siler City.
Mrs. Boone was born in Caswell County on April 7, 1942, the daughter of George Weldon Walker, Jr. and Ruby Somers Walker.
Rachel grew up as a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and organ. After marrying Ronnie in 1964, they moved to Siler City and became a member of First United Methodist Church, where she helped in the nursery, the Bereavement Team, and Stephens and Tape Minsitry. Rachel was a 1963 graduate of Watts School of Nursing, where she became a Registered Nurse. She worked at Chatham Hospital as Supervisor for the operating staff, and 1st assistant for Dr. Kothapalli and was an office Nurse for several Physicians in town. Rachel was a proud 36-year Cancer Survivor and was instrumental in the First Relay for Life and Reach to Recovery. She had many hobbies, including gardening, sewing, refurbishing antique furniture and was an avid collector of dolls. Rachel cherished her family, especially all of her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rachel is preceded in death by her husband Ronald "Ronnie" Elwood Boone.
She is survived by her daughters, Ronda Boone Dunn and husband Glenn of Bonlee, and Dana Boone Smith and husband Phillip of Greensboro; son, Bryan E. Boone and wife Elizabeth of Sanford; grandchildren, Bennett and Lacey Peterson, Sarah and Anna Boone, and Owen and Grant Smith; sisters Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon "Buddy" Walker, III of Kernersville.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Rev. William Sabiston officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9, 2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
The family would like to give a special Thank You to the wonderful staff at Coventry House, and Randolph Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure, Komen NC Triad Affiliate, 1106 Burke St., Winston- Salem, NC 27101, or to the First United Methodist Church.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Boone family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com 340, Rachel Walker Boone-1942 - 2022
Rachel Walker Boone
SILER CITY- Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
She is survived by Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon “Buddy”' Walker, III of Kern ersville, 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9,2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Online condolences may be made at www. pughfuneralhome.com 3, Rachel Walker Boone
Rachel Walker Boone
1942 - 2022
Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Coventry House in Siler City.
Mrs. Boone was born in Caswell County on April 7, 1942, the daughter of George Weldon Walker, Jr. and Ruby Somers Walker.
Rachel grew up as a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and organ. After marrying Ronnie in 1964, they moved to Siler City and became a member of First United Methodist Church, where she helped in the nursery, the Bereavement Team, and Stephens and Tape Minsitry. Rachel was a 1963 graduate of Watts School of Nursing, where she became a Registered Nurse. She worked at Chatham Hospital as Supervisor for the operating staff, and 1st assistant for Dr. Kothapalli and was an office Nurse for several Physicians in town. Rachel was a proud 36-year Cancer Survivor and was instrumental in the First Relay for Life and Reach to Recovery. She had many hobbies, including gardening, sewing, refurbishing antique furniture and was an avid collector of dolls. Rachel cherished her family, especially all of her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rachel is preceded in death by her husband Ronald "Ronnie" Elwood Boone.
She is survived by her daughters, Ronda Boone Dunn and husband Glenn of Bonlee, and Dana Boone Smith and husband Phillip of Greensboro; son, Bryan E. Boone and wife Elizabeth of Sanford; grandchildren, Bennett and Lacey Peterson, Sarah and Anna Boone, and Owen and Grant Smith; sisters Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon "Buddy" Walker, III of Kernersville.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Rev. William Sabiston officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9, 2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
The family would like to give a special Thank You to the wonderful staff at Coventry House, and Randolph Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure, Komen NC Triad Affiliate, 1106 Burke St., Winston- Salem, NC 27101, or to the First United Methodist Church.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Boone family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com 340, Rachel Walker Boone-1942 - 2022