Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameDecala MORENE 
6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,3, Joe J. Morene,3, Mrs. Wanda Darliene Morene,256, Decala Morene Pike,256, Verna Morene Flowers,470, Decala Morene Pike
6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,3, Joe J. Morene,3, Mrs. Wanda Darliene Morene,256, Decala Morene Pike,256, Verna Morene Flowers,470, Decala Morene PikeBirthNov 14, 1942, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Decala Morene Pike
DeathDec 19, 2022, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Decala Morene Pike
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina256, Decala Morene Pike
FatherLewis Henson MORENE Sr. (1904-1970)
MotherLula Elizabeth ATKINS (1906-1987)
Spouses
1Gary Leon PIKE 6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,143, Wedding - Pike Whitesell,3, Joe J. Morene,256, Decala Morene Pike,256, Verna Morene Flowers
6, ALAN KENDALL WHITESELL,143, Wedding - Pike Whitesell,3, Joe J. Morene,256, Decala Morene Pike,256, Verna Morene FlowersBirthMar 2, 1940, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Gary Leon Pike
DeathJul 6, 2024, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Gary Leon Pike
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina256, Gary Leon Pike
MotherGeorgia J. PIKE (1912-2002)
Marriageabt 1962256, Decala Morene Pike
Obituary Online notes for Decala MORENE
12/21/2022
Decala Morene Pike
November 14, 1942 — December 19, 2022
Burlington
Visitation
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
12:30 - 1:45pm (Eastern time)
Funeral Service
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
2:00 - 3:00pm (Eastern time)
Burial
Gibsonville City Cemetery
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Starts at 3:30pm (Eastern time)
Decala Morene Pike, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 14, 1942 in Alamance County to the late Lewis Henson Morene, Sr. and Lula Elizabeth Atkins Morene.
Decala was the wife of 60 plus years to Gary Leon Pike who survives.
She retired after 20 years as a merchandiser with American Greeting Cards. Decala was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 45 years, where she enjoyed singing with the Guiding Light and volunteering with the Monday Mornings Ladies Visitation Group. She loved bowling and was on a bowling league for many years.
Survivors other than her husband, Gary Pike include her daughters, Donna Pike Crawford and husband Allen, Judy Pike Whitesell and husband Kendall, and Tracy Pike; grandchildren, Alyssa Whaley and husband Shannon, Ashley Elizabeth Crawford, Alan Whitesell and fiancé, Christina Johnson, Lisa Sturgiss and husband Charles, and Troy Whitesell; great grandchildren, Kasidy, Abby, Gabby and Becca; sister, Verna Flowers; brothers, Howard Morene, Rev. Billy Morene and wife Lorene, Jerry Morene and wife Melinda; and several nieces and nephews.
Decala was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Wanda Morene and brothers, Rev. Lewis Henson Morene, Jr., Henry Hardy Morene and Joe Jackson Morene.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church by Rev. Norman Fargis and Rev. Billy Morene with the burial to follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to 1:45pm Wednesday at the church prior to the service.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and nurses at the Hospice Home for their loving care and compassion that was shown to Decala during her illness.
Memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 515 N. Marshall Street, Graham, NC 27253 or to AuthoraCare, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. 256, Decala Morene Pike
Decala Morene Pike
November 14, 1942 — December 19, 2022
Burlington
Visitation
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
12:30 - 1:45pm (Eastern time)
Funeral Service
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
2:00 - 3:00pm (Eastern time)
Burial
Gibsonville City Cemetery
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Starts at 3:30pm (Eastern time)
Decala Morene Pike, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 14, 1942 in Alamance County to the late Lewis Henson Morene, Sr. and Lula Elizabeth Atkins Morene.
Decala was the wife of 60 plus years to Gary Leon Pike who survives.
She retired after 20 years as a merchandiser with American Greeting Cards. Decala was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 45 years, where she enjoyed singing with the Guiding Light and volunteering with the Monday Mornings Ladies Visitation Group. She loved bowling and was on a bowling league for many years.
Survivors other than her husband, Gary Pike include her daughters, Donna Pike Crawford and husband Allen, Judy Pike Whitesell and husband Kendall, and Tracy Pike; grandchildren, Alyssa Whaley and husband Shannon, Ashley Elizabeth Crawford, Alan Whitesell and fiancé, Christina Johnson, Lisa Sturgiss and husband Charles, and Troy Whitesell; great grandchildren, Kasidy, Abby, Gabby and Becca; sister, Verna Flowers; brothers, Howard Morene, Rev. Billy Morene and wife Lorene, Jerry Morene and wife Melinda; and several nieces and nephews.
Decala was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Wanda Morene and brothers, Rev. Lewis Henson Morene, Jr., Henry Hardy Morene and Joe Jackson Morene.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church by Rev. Norman Fargis and Rev. Billy Morene with the burial to follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to 1:45pm Wednesday at the church prior to the service.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and nurses at the Hospice Home for their loving care and compassion that was shown to Decala during her illness.
Memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 515 N. Marshall Street, Graham, NC 27253 or to AuthoraCare, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. 256, Decala Morene Pike