Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthSep 17, 1921, Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina [1], [8250]
DeathJun 10, 2004, Alamance County, North Carolina [8250]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [8250]
OccupationRetired From Burlington Industries. [8250]
FatherThomas Fountain OAKLEY (1894-1957)
MotherCallie Mae HYLTON (1898-1972)
Spouses
BirthJun 29, 1919, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [8253], [8097]
DeathDec 17, 2005, Alamance County, North Carolina [8097]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [8097]
OccupationRetired From Western Electric [8097]
FlagsUS Army, US Military, World War II
MotherDora Bell GWYNN (1882-1962)
ChildrenRichard Arden (1942-2003)
Obituary Online notes for Maureen OAKLEY
6/12/2004

Mrs. Maureen O. Tate
    BURLINGTON — Mrs. Maureen O. Tate, 82, of 2210 Wilkins St., went to sleep in Jesus at 8:28 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
    A native of Eden, she was the wife of Mr. Millard Tate, who survives, and the daughter of the late Thomas E. Oakley and Callie Hilton Oakley. She was retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of Northside Presbyterian Church and the Women of the Church P.C.A.
    Survivors other than her husband of the home include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carole Tate of Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Mrs. Violet O. Walters of Burlington; a grandson, Mr. Richard A. Tate II of Simpsonville, S.C.; and two great-granddaughters, Jennifer and Tabitha.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Mr. Richard A. Tate.
    The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004, at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. Greg Barkman, and the Rev. Jim Mitchell. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
    The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday prior to the service, and at other times at the residence.
    Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com. [8250]
Obituary Online notes for Millard Washington (Spouse 1)
12/20/2005

Millard  W. Tate 

    BURLINGTON — Mr. Millard  W. Tate , 86, 2210 Wilkins Street, Burlington, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at his residence.

    A native of Burlington, he was the husband of the late Maureen Oakley Tate , and the son of Alex D. Tate  and Dora Gwyn Tate , both deceased.

He was a veteran of the 328th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army serving during World War II. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge as a part of the Third Army and saw action in Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia. He retired from Western Electric Company. He was a member of the Reformed faith and attended Beacon Baptist Church.

    Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Carole Tate  of Fountain Inn, S.C.; a grandson, Richard A. Tate  II and wife, Sylvia, of Simpsonville, S.C.; two great-granddaughters, Tabitha and Jennifer Tate ; and two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Hunter and Miss Irene Tate , both of Burlington.

    He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Tate ; four sisters; and six brothers.

    The funeral will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Greg Barkman.

Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.

    The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington, and at other times they will be at the residence.
    Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
    Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com. [8251] [8256]
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