Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameLillian Viola DOBY 
24,6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,3, Bessie Lynch Doby,3, Troy Lee Doby Jr.,3, Paul William Doby,3, Louise Doby Capps,256, Gaynor Maurice Whitesell,472, MARRIAGE: DOBY ,LILLIAN VIOLA & -WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE ,134, BIRTH: WHITESELL, RONALD GAYNOR,256, Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell
24,6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,3, Bessie Lynch Doby,3, Troy Lee Doby Jr.,3, Paul William Doby,3, Louise Doby Capps,256, Gaynor Maurice Whitesell,472, MARRIAGE: DOBY ,LILLIAN VIOLA & -WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE ,134, BIRTH: WHITESELL, RONALD GAYNOR,256, Lillian Viola Doby WhitesellBirthSep 17, 1934, Surry County, North Carolina24,256, Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell
DeathMar 27, 2023, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina256, Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell,256, Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina256, Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell
FatherRev. Troy Lee DOBY Sr. (1910-1989)
MotherBessie LYNCH (1911-2003)
Spouses
1Gaynor Maurice WHITESELL 24,6,3, Bessie Lynch Doby,6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,143, Wedding announcement Pike-Whitesell,3, Troy Lee Doby Jr.,3, Paul William Doby,3, Louise Doby Capps,472, MARRIAGE: DOBY ,LILLIAN VIOLA & -WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE ,134, BIRTH: WHITESELL, RONALD GAYNOR,134, DEATH-WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE,256, Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell
24,6,3, Bessie Lynch Doby,6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,143, Wedding announcement Pike-Whitesell,3, Troy Lee Doby Jr.,3, Paul William Doby,3, Louise Doby Capps,472, MARRIAGE: DOBY ,LILLIAN VIOLA & -WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE ,134, BIRTH: WHITESELL, RONALD GAYNOR,134, DEATH-WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE,256, Lillian Viola Doby WhitesellBirthApr 29, 1928, Guilford County, North Carolina24,256, Gaynor Maurice Whitesell
DeathJan 31, 2022, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Gaynor Maurice Whitesell,134, DEATH-WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina256, Gaynor Maurice Whitesell
FatherJames Connie WHITESELL (1901-1975)
MotherGertrude Hyacinth HAWKINS (1906-1974)
MarriageMar 14, 1953, Guilford County, North Carolina472, MARRIAGE: DOBY ,LILLIAN VIOLA & -WHITESELL, GAYNOR MAURICE ,256, Gaynor Maurice Whitesell,256, Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell
Obituary Online notes for Lillian Viola DOBY
3/29/2023
Viola Doby Whitesell
September 17, 1934 — March 27, 2023
Gibsonville
Viola Doby Whitesell
Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday March 27, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 17, 1934 in Surry County to the late Troy Lee Doby, Sr. and Bessie Lynch Doby, and was the wife of 69 years to the late Gaynor Maurice Whitesell who died in 2022.
Viola was a homemaker and a former employee of Liberty Hosiery. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Whitsett where she was the director of Vacation Bible School for many years, choir member, sang in the Gospel Echos Quartet and director of Word of Life Olympian program for about 40 years. Viola enjoyed camping with family and friends, she and Gaynor traveled to all 50 states including Canada and Mexico. But most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald “Ronnie” Gaynor Whitesell and wife Shirley, and Kendall Maurice Whitesell and wife Judy; grandchildren, Alan Whitesell and wife Christina, Caleb, Jacob, and Troy Whitesell, Lisa Sturgill and husband Charles; brothers, Coy Wayne Doby and James Doby and wife Becky; a brother-in-law, Archie Capps; sisters-in-law, Joy Doby, Linda Doby and Benda Doby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister, Louise Capps and brothers, Troy Doby, Jr. and Paul William Doby.
The funeral service is incomplete at this time will be finalized soon.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Whitsett, 7006 Burlington Road, Whitsett, NC 27377.256, Viola Doby Whitesell
Viola Doby Whitesell
September 17, 1934 — March 27, 2023
Gibsonville
Viola Doby Whitesell
Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday March 27, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 17, 1934 in Surry County to the late Troy Lee Doby, Sr. and Bessie Lynch Doby, and was the wife of 69 years to the late Gaynor Maurice Whitesell who died in 2022.
Viola was a homemaker and a former employee of Liberty Hosiery. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Whitsett where she was the director of Vacation Bible School for many years, choir member, sang in the Gospel Echos Quartet and director of Word of Life Olympian program for about 40 years. Viola enjoyed camping with family and friends, she and Gaynor traveled to all 50 states including Canada and Mexico. But most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald “Ronnie” Gaynor Whitesell and wife Shirley, and Kendall Maurice Whitesell and wife Judy; grandchildren, Alan Whitesell and wife Christina, Caleb, Jacob, and Troy Whitesell, Lisa Sturgill and husband Charles; brothers, Coy Wayne Doby and James Doby and wife Becky; a brother-in-law, Archie Capps; sisters-in-law, Joy Doby, Linda Doby and Benda Doby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister, Louise Capps and brothers, Troy Doby, Jr. and Paul William Doby.
The funeral service is incomplete at this time will be finalized soon.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Whitsett, 7006 Burlington Road, Whitsett, NC 27377.256, Viola Doby Whitesell