Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthJun 27, 1923, Alamance County, North Carolina [15627]
BurialGreenview Cemetery, 1004 Montgomery Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [15627]
FlagsUS Navy, World War II
FatherLawrence Jessie PETTIGREW (1895-1977)
MotherOda Lee THOMAS (1897-1979)
Marriage1948 [15629]
Obituary Online notes for Alma Elizabeth KIMBRO
Alma Elizabeth Kimbro Pettigrew, 89,formerly of Reidsville, NC passed away peacefully Thursday Feb. 8 2018 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw where she had been a lived for the past five years.
She was born to Jim and Lucy Manley Kimbro in the Williamsburg Community of Rockingham County, and raised on a tobacco farm with five sisters.
She active in school at Reidsville Senior High School and a cheerleader for the Golden Lions with her twin sister Ann, and graduated in 1946.
She married Paul J. Pettigrew in 1948 and lived in Reidsville until her medical condition forced her move to Ashe Gardens in Burgaw.
Alma was a bookkeeper with the Reidsville City Schools for many years, later keeping books for Daniel’s grocery stores. Many may remember the years she worked with her sons at Foster’s Grill in Reidsville, greeting customers every day, baking delicious pies and other homemade items.
Mrs. Pettigrew was preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Pettigrew, and sisters: Beulah Allen, Ellen Talley and Mildred Sutton.
She is survived by two sons, Paul K. “Kim” Pettigrew and wife Janice of Pelham, NC, and James A. “Andy” Pettigrew and wife Katie of Rocky Point, NC; three grandchildren, Libby Marshall and husband Eric, Andy Pettigrew Jr. and wife Darcie, and Robin Pettigrew and special friend Casper; one step grandchild Autumn Cromartie; four great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Lillian, Andy III, and Vivian.
She is also survived by her sister Irene K. Williams and twin sister Ann K. Foster, along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday February 11, 2018 in Citty Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in Greenview Cemetery.
Citty Funeral Home [15629]
She was born to Jim and Lucy Manley Kimbro in the Williamsburg Community of Rockingham County, and raised on a tobacco farm with five sisters.
She active in school at Reidsville Senior High School and a cheerleader for the Golden Lions with her twin sister Ann, and graduated in 1946.
She married Paul J. Pettigrew in 1948 and lived in Reidsville until her medical condition forced her move to Ashe Gardens in Burgaw.
Alma was a bookkeeper with the Reidsville City Schools for many years, later keeping books for Daniel’s grocery stores. Many may remember the years she worked with her sons at Foster’s Grill in Reidsville, greeting customers every day, baking delicious pies and other homemade items.
Mrs. Pettigrew was preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Pettigrew, and sisters: Beulah Allen, Ellen Talley and Mildred Sutton.
She is survived by two sons, Paul K. “Kim” Pettigrew and wife Janice of Pelham, NC, and James A. “Andy” Pettigrew and wife Katie of Rocky Point, NC; three grandchildren, Libby Marshall and husband Eric, Andy Pettigrew Jr. and wife Darcie, and Robin Pettigrew and special friend Casper; one step grandchild Autumn Cromartie; four great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Lillian, Andy III, and Vivian.
She is also survived by her sister Irene K. Williams and twin sister Ann K. Foster, along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday February 11, 2018 in Citty Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in Greenview Cemetery.
Citty Funeral Home [15629]
Obituary Online notes for Paul James (Spouse 1)
Paul James Pettigrew, 90, of Reidsville, NC passed from his earthly life on December 6, 2013 at Carver Living Center Durham, NC.
A native of Alamance County, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Oda Thomas Pettigrew.
Paul came to Reidsville at a young age and lived there nearly all his life.
Paul was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He participated in many campaigns in the Pacific, including the Battle of Guadalcanal, where he drove a landing craft in the amphibious assault of the island.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Reidsville where he worked at the West End Super Market, serving his customers in the meat department.
After retiring from West End, he worked with his sons at their business, Foster's Grill in Reidsville.
Paul was a hard worker who cared for his family and took them to church every Sunday.
Paul was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd, and Ernie, and three sisters, Juanita, Louise, and Flonnie.
Survivors include his wife: Alma Kimbro Pettigrew, sons: Paul "Kim" Pettigrew and wife Janice of Providence, N.C., and James "Andy" Pettigrew and wife Katie of Burgaw N.C. grandchildren: Andy Pettigrew, Jr. and wife Darcy, Peggy Pettigrew Marshall and husband Eric, and Robin Pettigrew. great grandchildren: Lillian Pettigrew, Kaylee Pettigrew, and Vivian Marshall, step great granddaughter: Autumn Cromartie, brother: Paron Pettigrew, of Seattle, WA, and a sister: Sylvia P. DeLancey and husband David of McLeansville, NC.
He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. [15627]
A native of Alamance County, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Oda Thomas Pettigrew.
Paul came to Reidsville at a young age and lived there nearly all his life.
Paul was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He participated in many campaigns in the Pacific, including the Battle of Guadalcanal, where he drove a landing craft in the amphibious assault of the island.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Reidsville where he worked at the West End Super Market, serving his customers in the meat department.
After retiring from West End, he worked with his sons at their business, Foster's Grill in Reidsville.
Paul was a hard worker who cared for his family and took them to church every Sunday.
Paul was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd, and Ernie, and three sisters, Juanita, Louise, and Flonnie.
Survivors include his wife: Alma Kimbro Pettigrew, sons: Paul "Kim" Pettigrew and wife Janice of Providence, N.C., and James "Andy" Pettigrew and wife Katie of Burgaw N.C. grandchildren: Andy Pettigrew, Jr. and wife Darcy, Peggy Pettigrew Marshall and husband Eric, and Robin Pettigrew. great grandchildren: Lillian Pettigrew, Kaylee Pettigrew, and Vivian Marshall, step great granddaughter: Autumn Cromartie, brother: Paron Pettigrew, of Seattle, WA, and a sister: Sylvia P. DeLancey and husband David of McLeansville, NC.
He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. [15627]