Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRobert Lacy BOWLING [53482], [53485], [53486]
BirthJun 14, 1914, Patrick County, Virginia [53485], [53486]
DeathMar 21, 1968, Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia [53485], [53486]
BurialPatrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick County, Virginia [53486]
Spouses
BirthJan 10, 1925, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53483], [53484]
DeathFeb 18, 2009, Pawleys Island, Georgetown County, South Carolina [53483], [53484]
BurialEvans Cemetery, Reevesville, Dorchester County, South Carolina [53484]
FatherLuther Calvin GRIFFITH (1890-1960)
MotherFrances Debbie REYNOLDS (1896-1975)
Obituary Online notes for Katherine Blair (Spouse 1)
Katherine Blair "Sis" Griffith Kelly, age 84, of Pawleys Island, SC, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at her residence.

Born January 10, 1925, in Reidsville, NC, a daughter of Luther Calvin Griffith (1890-1960) and Frances Debbie Reynolds Griffith (1896-1975); wife of Dr Julian Little Kelly (1923–2003).

A wonderful friend and truly a "guardian angel" to many, actively involved in politics, community relations, and worked with numerous organizations, was an inspiration to all.

Sis and Julian lived in Atlanta, GA, for many years; moved to Pawleys Island, SC, in 1982 after buying Tip Top Inn and ran it until it was destroyed by Hurricane Hugo.

Survivors include a daughter, Katherine King; sister, Dorothy Griffith Abbott; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; two great-great grandchildren; three step-children, Janice Quesada, Julie Kelly-Carnes, and Mike Kelly; two step-grandchildren; niece, Betty Abbott; nephew, Anthony Abbott; and two great-nieces.

A celebration of life was held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Pawleys Plantation, Pawleys Island, SC.

Memorials could be made to Tara Hall for Boys, Georgetown, SC, or Joy School, Pawleys Island, SC.
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