Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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Name“Lib” Elizabeth ATKINS 
470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette,404, Helen Elizabeth Atkins-Female-11 November 1921 – 3 November 2022-•-GJRL-997
470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette,404, Helen Elizabeth Atkins-Female-11 November 1921 – 3 November 2022-•-GJRL-997BirthNov 11, 1921, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette
DeathNov 3, 2022, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette
BurialMaplewood Cemetery, 1621 Duke University Road, Durham County, North Carolina470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette
Spouses
1John Cleo FAUCETTE 470, John Andrew Faucette-Obituary,470, John Cleo Faucette V,470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette-Obituary,404, John Cleo Faucette-Male-4 May 1916 – 22 March 1962-•-G975-QPN
470, John Andrew Faucette-Obituary,470, John Cleo Faucette V,470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette-Obituary,404, John Cleo Faucette-Male-4 May 1916 – 22 March 1962-•-G975-QPNBirthMay 4, 1916, Alamance County, North Carolina470, John Cleo Faucette V,404, John Cleo Faucette-Male-4 May 1916 – 22 March 1962-•-G975-QPN
DeathMar 22, 1962, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina470, John Cleo Faucette V,470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette-Obituary
BurialMaplewood Cemetery, 1621 Duke University Road, Durham County, North Carolina470, John Cleo Faucette V
FatherJohn Andrew Lewis FAUCETTE (1892-1949)
MotherMary S. CHEEK (1889-1978)
MarriageDec 15, 1945, Durham County, North Carolina470, Elizabeth “Lib” Atkins Faucette-Obituary,404, Helen Elizabeth Atkins-Female-11 November 1921 – 3 November 2022-•-GJRL-997
ChildrenJohn Andrew (1952-1996)
Obituary Online notes for “Lib” Elizabeth ATKINS
excerpted from CremationSocietyNC.com -2022
Durham-
Elizabeth Atkins Faucette passed away peacefully at the Croasdaile Village Retirement Community in Durham, NC on November 3, 2022. Just shy of her 101st birthday, she lived her 100 years with purpose, strength, and grace. A woman ahead of her times, she excelled at both raising a family and her chosen profession of nursing. Following the unexpected death of her husband in 1962, she epitomized the role of a working mother, performing her duties at home and at work with excellence. Never faltering in times of challenge, she inspired others with her wisdom, perspective, and perfectly timed bits of humor.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband John Cleo Faucette (1962), son John Andrew Faucette (1996), brothers Melvin and Luther Atkins, and sisters Josephine Utter and Kathleen Smith. She is survived by her daughter ..., daughter-in-law Marsha ..., sister Dorie ..., and ...[and ]5 great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 11, 1921 to Ralph Dwight Atkins and Maggie Stephens Atkins. Upon graduation from high school, Elizabeth enrolled at the Watts Hospital Training School for Nurses in Durham, NC. In 1943, she received her Nursing License and completed a three-month post-graduate program in surgery at Cornell Hospital in New York City. During World War II, she served as an instructor at Watts for the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. She was recognized for meritorious service in contributing to the training of the largest class of student nurses in U.S. history which was essential for military and civilian care.
On December 15, 1945, she married her husband, John Cleo Faucette, at Grace Baptist Church in Durham, NC. They had two children together... Betty ... Elizabeth was working as a private duty nurse and planning to retire when her husband passed away suddenly. ... Soon after, she was hired as Head Nurse at the first of the specialty diagnostic clinics at Duke Hospital. She excelled in this role at the Allergy and Pulmonary Clinic until retiring after nearly 25 years of service.
Throughout her life, Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her church family at Grace Baptist Church, tending to her flower gardens, traveling ... to visit her grandchildren...), cheering for the Tar Heels, crafting, and taking walks around her neighborhood. She also enjoyed playing cards with a group of close, lifelong friends. She was known for having a proper breakfast every morning, preparing wonderful meals, making yeast rolls from scratch, and believing that no meal was complete without dessert.
Elizabeth's 100th birthday was wonderfully celebrated with her family last November at the Washington Duke Inn. She was thrilled to have her family present and gave a touching speech. When asked for advice on living a long life, Elizabeth said "just keep moving and stay out of everybody's business." Even in times of uncertainty and challenge, she was the epitome of beauty, grace, and strength. Throughout her long and happy life, she inspired the lives of those around her and will be greatly missed.
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Family and friends are welcome to a graveside service held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The service will be officiated by Baptist minister Henry Newton, a former member of the Duke Park Neighborhood.
Durham-
Elizabeth Atkins Faucette passed away peacefully at the Croasdaile Village Retirement Community in Durham, NC on November 3, 2022. Just shy of her 101st birthday, she lived her 100 years with purpose, strength, and grace. A woman ahead of her times, she excelled at both raising a family and her chosen profession of nursing. Following the unexpected death of her husband in 1962, she epitomized the role of a working mother, performing her duties at home and at work with excellence. Never faltering in times of challenge, she inspired others with her wisdom, perspective, and perfectly timed bits of humor.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband John Cleo Faucette (1962), son John Andrew Faucette (1996), brothers Melvin and Luther Atkins, and sisters Josephine Utter and Kathleen Smith. She is survived by her daughter ..., daughter-in-law Marsha ..., sister Dorie ..., and ...[and ]5 great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 11, 1921 to Ralph Dwight Atkins and Maggie Stephens Atkins. Upon graduation from high school, Elizabeth enrolled at the Watts Hospital Training School for Nurses in Durham, NC. In 1943, she received her Nursing License and completed a three-month post-graduate program in surgery at Cornell Hospital in New York City. During World War II, she served as an instructor at Watts for the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. She was recognized for meritorious service in contributing to the training of the largest class of student nurses in U.S. history which was essential for military and civilian care.
On December 15, 1945, she married her husband, John Cleo Faucette, at Grace Baptist Church in Durham, NC. They had two children together... Betty ... Elizabeth was working as a private duty nurse and planning to retire when her husband passed away suddenly. ... Soon after, she was hired as Head Nurse at the first of the specialty diagnostic clinics at Duke Hospital. She excelled in this role at the Allergy and Pulmonary Clinic until retiring after nearly 25 years of service.
Throughout her life, Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her church family at Grace Baptist Church, tending to her flower gardens, traveling ... to visit her grandchildren...), cheering for the Tar Heels, crafting, and taking walks around her neighborhood. She also enjoyed playing cards with a group of close, lifelong friends. She was known for having a proper breakfast every morning, preparing wonderful meals, making yeast rolls from scratch, and believing that no meal was complete without dessert.
Elizabeth's 100th birthday was wonderfully celebrated with her family last November at the Washington Duke Inn. She was thrilled to have her family present and gave a touching speech. When asked for advice on living a long life, Elizabeth said "just keep moving and stay out of everybody's business." Even in times of uncertainty and challenge, she was the epitome of beauty, grace, and strength. Throughout her long and happy life, she inspired the lives of those around her and will be greatly missed.
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Family and friends are welcome to a graveside service held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The service will be officiated by Baptist minister Henry Newton, a former member of the Duke Park Neighborhood.