Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathFeb 13, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina [9039]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [9039]
FlagsUS Military
FatherCharles Edward HAMLETT (1911-)
Mother"Dot" Dorothy HYLTON (1913-1994)
Spouses
DeathDec 9, 2017, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [9008]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [9008]
FatherPollard Milton GERRINGER (1911-1994)
MotherAlma Lee FITTS (1910-1999)
MarriageNov 27, 1954 [1]
Obituary Online notes for Norman Gray HAMLETT
2/15/2013
Norman Gray "Hambone" Hamlett
May 24, 1933 - February 13, 2013
Resided in Gibsonville, NC
Elon, NC
Norman Gray "Hambone" Hamlett, 79, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
A native of Alamance County, he was born to the late Charles Edward Hamlett and Dorothy Hylton Shockley and was the husband of 58 years to Thressa Gerringer Hamlett of the home.
Norman was a longtime member of Bethlehem Christian Church and retired from Western Electric after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Ala-Cas Hunting Club and the Senior Advantage Walkers. Norman was a US Marine veteran serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed teaching his grandchildren the love of hunting and fishing. He got joy from watching his hummingbirds and martins return each year.
Survivors include his wife of the home; daughters, Joyce Hamlett Poole and husband, Hampton "Buck" of Raleigh and Jean Hamlett Maness and husband, Mark Fred of Burlington; grandchildren, Hampton R. "Tripp" Poole and wife, Buffy G., Sarah Gray Poole, Matthew Lee Maness and Michael William Maness; great grandchildren, Hunter Ryan Poole and Sydney-Paige Poole; brother, Richard Lee Shockley and wife, Annie of Roanoke, VA and sisters, Beth Shockley and husband, Eddie Canada of Burlington and Diane Pritchett and husband, Aubrey of Danville, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sue Shockley Finn and infant daughter, Billie Ann.
The funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Bethlehem Christian Church by Rev. Dave Gilbert with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8pm at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church Fellowship Hall Addition Fund, PO Box 127, Altamahaw, NC 27202. [9039] [9042]
Norman Gray "Hambone" Hamlett
May 24, 1933 - February 13, 2013
Resided in Gibsonville, NC
Elon, NC
Norman Gray "Hambone" Hamlett, 79, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
A native of Alamance County, he was born to the late Charles Edward Hamlett and Dorothy Hylton Shockley and was the husband of 58 years to Thressa Gerringer Hamlett of the home.
Norman was a longtime member of Bethlehem Christian Church and retired from Western Electric after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Ala-Cas Hunting Club and the Senior Advantage Walkers. Norman was a US Marine veteran serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed teaching his grandchildren the love of hunting and fishing. He got joy from watching his hummingbirds and martins return each year.
Survivors include his wife of the home; daughters, Joyce Hamlett Poole and husband, Hampton "Buck" of Raleigh and Jean Hamlett Maness and husband, Mark Fred of Burlington; grandchildren, Hampton R. "Tripp" Poole and wife, Buffy G., Sarah Gray Poole, Matthew Lee Maness and Michael William Maness; great grandchildren, Hunter Ryan Poole and Sydney-Paige Poole; brother, Richard Lee Shockley and wife, Annie of Roanoke, VA and sisters, Beth Shockley and husband, Eddie Canada of Burlington and Diane Pritchett and husband, Aubrey of Danville, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sue Shockley Finn and infant daughter, Billie Ann.
The funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Bethlehem Christian Church by Rev. Dave Gilbert with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8pm at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church Fellowship Hall Addition Fund, PO Box 127, Altamahaw, NC 27202. [9039] [9042]
Obituary Online notes for Thressa Orader (Spouse 1)
12/11/2017
Thressa “Pete” Hamlett
ELON - Thressa “Pete” Gerringer Hamlett, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after five weeks of failing health. She was born on June 8, 1934 in Alamance County to the late Pollard Milton Gerringer and Alma Lee Fitts Gerringer and was married for 58 years to the late Norman Gray “Hambone” Hamlett who died in 2013.
Thressa retired after 24 years with GE in Mebane and formerly worked at Spencer-Love Hosiery Mill.
She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where she was active in various committees; Ladies Fellowship, Stewardship Committee, Care and Share Club, the coordinator of Meals on Wheels at the church and a member of the Morning Star Sunday School Class. She enjoyed flower arranging for her family and friends; loved working in her vegetable garden and especially growing and tending to her rose gardens. She was known for her baking skills with her chocolate pies, pound cakes and brownstone cakes, and being an Avon representative since 1978. Thressa was always ready to lend a helping hand to others – she served others before herself.
Survivors include her daughters, Joyce H. Poole and husband, Hampton “Buck” and Jean H. Maness and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Hampton R. “Tripp” Poole and wife, Buffy, Sarah Gray Poole, Matthew Lee Maness and wife, Shauna, and Michael William Maness; greatgrandchildren, Hunter Ryan Poole and Sydney-Paige Poole; sisters, Ruby McAlister and husband, Larry and Dazel Oakley; brother, Bruce Gerringer and wife, Peggy; brother-in-law, Richard Lee Shockley and wife, Annie; sisters-inlaw, Beth Canada and husband, Eddie, Diane Pritchett and husband, Aubrey. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and infant daughter, Billie Ann Hamlett.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Bethlehem Christian Church by Rev. Todd Felkel with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church, P.O. Box 127, Altamahaw, NC 27202. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [9008]
Thressa “Pete” Hamlett
ELON - Thressa “Pete” Gerringer Hamlett, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after five weeks of failing health. She was born on June 8, 1934 in Alamance County to the late Pollard Milton Gerringer and Alma Lee Fitts Gerringer and was married for 58 years to the late Norman Gray “Hambone” Hamlett who died in 2013.
Thressa retired after 24 years with GE in Mebane and formerly worked at Spencer-Love Hosiery Mill.
She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where she was active in various committees; Ladies Fellowship, Stewardship Committee, Care and Share Club, the coordinator of Meals on Wheels at the church and a member of the Morning Star Sunday School Class. She enjoyed flower arranging for her family and friends; loved working in her vegetable garden and especially growing and tending to her rose gardens. She was known for her baking skills with her chocolate pies, pound cakes and brownstone cakes, and being an Avon representative since 1978. Thressa was always ready to lend a helping hand to others – she served others before herself.
Survivors include her daughters, Joyce H. Poole and husband, Hampton “Buck” and Jean H. Maness and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Hampton R. “Tripp” Poole and wife, Buffy, Sarah Gray Poole, Matthew Lee Maness and wife, Shauna, and Michael William Maness; greatgrandchildren, Hunter Ryan Poole and Sydney-Paige Poole; sisters, Ruby McAlister and husband, Larry and Dazel Oakley; brother, Bruce Gerringer and wife, Peggy; brother-in-law, Richard Lee Shockley and wife, Annie; sisters-inlaw, Beth Canada and husband, Eddie, Diane Pritchett and husband, Aubrey. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and infant daughter, Billie Ann Hamlett.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Bethlehem Christian Church by Rev. Todd Felkel with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church, P.O. Box 127, Altamahaw, NC 27202. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [9008]