Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameBetty Gray PICKARD [54380], [54375], [54384]
BirthNov 7, 1936 [281]
DeathJul 25, 2023 [54384]
BurialPleasant Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Pleasant Hill, Alamance County, North Carolina [54384]
Spouses
BirthMay 28, 1936, Randolph County, North Carolina [54381]
DeathSep 8, 2012, Liberty, Randolph County, North Carolina [54381]
BurialPleasant Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Pleasant Hill, Alamance County, North Carolina [54381]
FatherLacy Christopher WORKMAN (1890-1966)
MotherMay Elizabeth SHEPHERD (1897-1937)
MarriageDec 6, 1956, Patterson Twp, Alamance County, North Carolina [54375], [54383]
Obituary Online notes for Betty Gray PICKARD
Betty Pickard Workman, 86, of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, after an extended period of health issues.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 29th at 11:00 am at Pleasant Hill Christian Church, 1712 Pleasant Hill-Liberty Road, Liberty, NC, officiated by Rev. Howard Spray and Pastor Willie Pickard, burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 28th from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Loflin Funeral Home, 212 West Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty NC.

Betty is the daughter of the late Theodore and Pearl Carter Pickard and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Buddy Workman, and her brothers, Blake Pickard and Bill Pickard.

Surviving is her daughter, Melinda Workman Matthews (Bill) of Rocky Mount, NC and son, Christopher T. Workman (Kim) of Boone, NC as well as her sisters, Patty P. Frazier (Jimmy), Lynda P. Barker, Judy P. Overman (Jack) and her brother, Earl Pickard (Rebecca) and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers are welcomed, but if you so desire, you can make a memorial contribution to Pleasant Hill Christian Church or your favorite charity.

Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve the Workman family.
Obituary Online notes for Ervin (Spouse 1)
LIBERTY — Ervin "Buddy" Workman, 76, of Liberty passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at his home.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Christian Church, 1712 Pleasant Hill-Liberty Road, Liberty, NC, officiated by Rev. Howard Spray; burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 10 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Loflin Funeral Home, 212 West Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty, NC.

He is the son of the late Lacy and Mae Elizabeth Sheperd Workman and was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary Workman and his sister, Jean Dickens.

Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Betty Pickard Workman of the home; Melinda Workman Matthews (William) of Rocky Mount; son, Christopher T. Workman (Kim) of Gastonia, sister, Mae Frances Kime of Liberty and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Randolph County, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.LoflinFH.com

Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Workman Family.

.Published in News Record on September 10, 2012
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