Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Nell” Nellie Grey SOMERS 
24,3, Annie Ross Somers,3, William "Bill" Howard Somers,301,3, Nell Somers Coley
24,3, Annie Ross Somers,3, William "Bill" Howard Somers,301,3, Nell Somers ColeyBirthApr 16, 1932, Lee County, North Carolina24,3, Nell Somers Coley
DeathDec 25, 2014, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Nell Somers Coley
BurialSaint Marks Church Cemetery, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Elon, North Carolina3, Nell Somers Coley
FatherLester S. SOMERS (1891-1953)
MotherAnnie Jane ROSS (1898-1990)
Spouses
BirthSep 30, 1927, Alamance County, North Carolina24,3, Herman Thomas Coley Jr.
DeathJul 26, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Herman Thomas Coley Jr.
BurialSaint Marks Church Cemetery, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Elon, North Carolina3, Herman Thomas Coley Jr.
FatherHerman Thomas COLEY Sr. (1901-1971)
MotherAlta GLENN (1897-1982)
MarriageJul 9, 195124
Obituary Online notes for “Nell” Nellie Grey SOMERS
12/27/2014
Nell Somers Coley
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Nell Somers Coley, 82, of 1880 Brookwood Ave., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell.
Nell was born on April 16, 1932, to the late Lester Somers and Annie Ross Somers of Lee County. She was preceded in death by four siblings, Bill Somers, the Rev. Lester Somers, Mabel Somers Peeler and Frances Somers Beckom.
Nell was an adoring daughter, sister, wife, mother, and MawMaw. She is survived by her children, Cindy Coley Pruette (John) of Elon, Donna Coley Jones (Keith) of Elon, and Douglas Ross Coley (Nancy) of Greensboro. She also had three grandchildren, Ross Coley (Brooke) of Greensboro, Sarah Kathryn Coley of Greensboro and Will Thomas Jones (Sarah Grace) of Holly Springs.
Nell was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend of 62 years, Herman Thomas Coley Jr.
Nell was a stay-at-home Mom while living in Burlington. Herman and Nell lived in New Jersey for seven years where she worked for AM Best Company. She had many remarkable gifts but two that stood out above the rest were her love for her family and her perseverance. With her family’s help, Nell weathered many health issues throughout her life and conquered each of them with strength and resilience. Nell loved to spend time at the lake resting in the sun and fishing, but only when Herman was there to bait her hook. She loved making baskets, quilting and hooked rugs.
Nell was a member of St. Mark’s Church of Burlington and the Christian Workers Sunday School class. Her friends and family will lovingly remember her determination, courage, grace, and quick wit. Over the last 18 months, Nell shared a very special friendship with Faye Torrain. The family is thankful for Faye’s support and care of Nell.
Nell’s family greatly acknowledges the generosity of the staff of the Village of Brookwood and the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at St. Mark’s Church in Burlington with the Rev. Ben Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mark’s cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to The Doug Coley Foundation for Leukemia Research, 15 Wetherburn Way, Greensboro, NC 27410.
Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com 3, Nell Somers Coley
Nell Somers Coley
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Nell Somers Coley, 82, of 1880 Brookwood Ave., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell.
Nell was born on April 16, 1932, to the late Lester Somers and Annie Ross Somers of Lee County. She was preceded in death by four siblings, Bill Somers, the Rev. Lester Somers, Mabel Somers Peeler and Frances Somers Beckom.
Nell was an adoring daughter, sister, wife, mother, and MawMaw. She is survived by her children, Cindy Coley Pruette (John) of Elon, Donna Coley Jones (Keith) of Elon, and Douglas Ross Coley (Nancy) of Greensboro. She also had three grandchildren, Ross Coley (Brooke) of Greensboro, Sarah Kathryn Coley of Greensboro and Will Thomas Jones (Sarah Grace) of Holly Springs.
Nell was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend of 62 years, Herman Thomas Coley Jr.
Nell was a stay-at-home Mom while living in Burlington. Herman and Nell lived in New Jersey for seven years where she worked for AM Best Company. She had many remarkable gifts but two that stood out above the rest were her love for her family and her perseverance. With her family’s help, Nell weathered many health issues throughout her life and conquered each of them with strength and resilience. Nell loved to spend time at the lake resting in the sun and fishing, but only when Herman was there to bait her hook. She loved making baskets, quilting and hooked rugs.
Nell was a member of St. Mark’s Church of Burlington and the Christian Workers Sunday School class. Her friends and family will lovingly remember her determination, courage, grace, and quick wit. Over the last 18 months, Nell shared a very special friendship with Faye Torrain. The family is thankful for Faye’s support and care of Nell.
Nell’s family greatly acknowledges the generosity of the staff of the Village of Brookwood and the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at St. Mark’s Church in Burlington with the Rev. Ben Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mark’s cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to The Doug Coley Foundation for Leukemia Research, 15 Wetherburn Way, Greensboro, NC 27410.
Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com 3, Nell Somers Coley