Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameLena Sue OWEN [53793], [53794]
BirthJun 16, 1907, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53794]
DeathFeb 26, 1990, Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53794]
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [53794]
Spouses
BirthOct 30, 1912, Guilford County, North Carolina [53791]
DeathAug 11, 1988, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [53791]
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [53791]
FatherEdgar Winfield ISLEY (1886-1945)
MotherMinnie Ethel WEST (1885-1967)
MarriageJul 11, 1933, Henry County, Virginia [53793]
Obituary Online notes for Lena Sue OWEN
Father: Harden Arthur OWEN
Mother: Kate "Katie" NANCE
Spouse: ISLEY
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EDEN - Mrs. Lena Owen Isley, 82, of 524-H Boone Road died Monday at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fair Funeral Home.

A Rockingham County native, she was a member of Eller Memorial Baptist Church, a homemaker and a former substitute teacher.

Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Lessie Chambers, Mrs. Gwendolyn Patterson, Mrs. Frances Hopper, Mrs. Mary Wood, all of Eden, Mrs. Hazel Hicks of Stoneville; brothers, Frank Owen, Ezra Owen, both of Reidsville, Robert Owen, Howard Owen, both of Eden.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County.

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Funeral for Mrs. Lena Owen Isley, 82, of 524-H Boone Road, who died Monday, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fair Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro.

The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. today.
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1910 United States Federal Census
Leaksville, Rockingham County, North Carolina

220/226 Household Members:
Harden L. Owen 31 -Head VA -Cotton Mill Broomer
Kate Owen 24 -Wife NC (4 Children, 4 Living) -Cotton Mill Weaver
Lessie M. Owen 7 -Dau NC
Viola Owen 5 -Dau NC
Leauer S. Owen 4 -Dau NC ***
Willie F. Owen 7 mo -Son NC
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1920 United States Federal Census
Price, Rockingham County, North Carolina

76/76 Household Members:
Harden A. Owens 41 -Head VA -Cotton Mill Labor
Kate N. Owens 33 -Wife NC
Lessie B. Owens 17 -Dau NC
Lena S. Owens 12 -Dau NC ***
Frank W. Owens 10 -Son NC
Ezra L. Owens 8 -Son NC
Leone V. Owens 6 -Son NC
Ruth G. Owens 4 -Dau NC
Robert L. Owens 2 -Son NC
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North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004

Name: Lena Owen Isley
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Last Name: Owen
Age: 82
Date of Birth: 16 Jun 1907
Birth Location: North Carolina
Birth State: North Carolina
Residence City: Eden
Residence County: Rockingham
Residence state: North Carolina
Date of Death: 26 Feb 1990
Death City: Eden
Death County: Rockingham
Death State: North Carolina
Autopsy: No
Institution: Home
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in state
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health
North Carolina Deaths, 1988-92
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