Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathDec 4, 2010, Alamance County, North Carolina [9058]
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [9058]
FatherDr. Walter Glenn LEWIS (1909-1996)
MotherMary Lois McCARGO (1910-1991)
Spouses
ChildrenPaul Randal (1955-2012)
BurialBethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [9063]
EducationAltamahaw - Ossipee High School 1958 [2243]
FatherJames Freeman GERRINGER (1917-1983)
MotherAnnie Marie SUTTON (1920-2017)
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Paul Thomas LEWIS
12/6/2010
Paul Thomas Lewis
GIBSONVILLE — Paul Thomas Lewis, 76, of Burke Club House Road, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at his home.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Patricia Gerringer “Pat” Lewis and son of the late Dr. Walter Glenn Lewis, and grandson of the late Charlie Lee and Hattie Catherine Pettigrew Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church, the Gibsonville Merchants Association, a former member of the Burlington Moose Lodge and the Gibsonville Jaycees. Paul graduated from Hargrave Military Academy and attended N.C. State University. He retired from Copeland Fabrics and later delivered flowers for Pat at her florist.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Pat G. Lewis, of the home; sons, Paul Randall Lewis of Georgia and Walter Eric “Ricky” Lewis and wife, Elizabeth Younger Lewis, of Gibsonville; granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Erica Ruth Lewis; stepson, Brad Eugene Benfield and wife, Tracy Shepherd Benfield; step-granddaughter, London Marie Benfield; and sisters, Lida Coleman and Linda Stevens.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jonathan D. Marlowe and the Rev. David Gilbert. Interment will follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory through the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and at other times at the residence.
The family would like to thank Guilford Hospice, especially Mary, Beth and Jan, for their special care, and Richard Bober and Cristy from Care Scout.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [9058]
Paul Thomas Lewis
GIBSONVILLE — Paul Thomas Lewis, 76, of Burke Club House Road, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at his home.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Patricia Gerringer “Pat” Lewis and son of the late Dr. Walter Glenn Lewis, and grandson of the late Charlie Lee and Hattie Catherine Pettigrew Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church, the Gibsonville Merchants Association, a former member of the Burlington Moose Lodge and the Gibsonville Jaycees. Paul graduated from Hargrave Military Academy and attended N.C. State University. He retired from Copeland Fabrics and later delivered flowers for Pat at her florist.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Pat G. Lewis, of the home; sons, Paul Randall Lewis of Georgia and Walter Eric “Ricky” Lewis and wife, Elizabeth Younger Lewis, of Gibsonville; granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Erica Ruth Lewis; stepson, Brad Eugene Benfield and wife, Tracy Shepherd Benfield; step-granddaughter, London Marie Benfield; and sisters, Lida Coleman and Linda Stevens.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jonathan D. Marlowe and the Rev. David Gilbert. Interment will follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory through the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and at other times at the residence.
The family would like to thank Guilford Hospice, especially Mary, Beth and Jan, for their special care, and Richard Bober and Cristy from Care Scout.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [9058]
Obituary Online notes for Patricia Ann (Spouse 2)
10/11/2021
Patricia "Pat" Gerringer Lewis
July 12, 1940 ~ October 8, 2021 (age 81)
Patricia “Pat” Gerringer Benfield Lewis, 81, left this world to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday, October 8, 2021. Pat was the wife of the late Paul Thomas Lewis. She was the daughter of the Annie Marie Sutton Gerringer and James Freeman Gerringer, both deceased.
Pat attended Appalachian State University. She then went on to receive her certificate in Floral Design and Interior Decorating from Alamance Community College. She attended High Style Design in Anaheim, California and Nashville, Tennessee.
Pat owned and operated Pats Flowers and Gifts on Main Steet in Gibsonville for 47 years. She loved all her customers and missed them when she retired and sold the business. She was in the merchants Association of Gibsonville and held offices of Secretary and Treasurer. She was appointed the President of North Carolina Teleflora wire services. She served as Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President of Teleflora wire services. Pat was voted into the Hall of Fame in Gibsonville in 2006 by the Gibsonville Merchants Association. She was a member of the Gibsonville Kiwanis Club serving as Secretary. She was in the Burlington Women’s Chamber of Commerce where she served as Vice President, and on the board for 5 years. Pat was also a member of Women on Wall Street, Dominoes Club and The Southern Magnolias. She was also a Mary Kay consultant.
Pat was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church where she served on the altar Guild and was a member of Gibsonville Methodist Women. She was honored as Women of the year by the Methodist Women. She also loved Bethlehem Christian Church in Altamahaw, NC where she was raised as a child until 1978 when she married Paul and moved her membership to Gibsonville UMC.
Pat is survived by her loving son, Brad Eugene Benfield and wife, Tracy Shepherd Benfield; a precious granddaughter, London Marie Benfield; step son, Rev. Walter Eric “Ricky” Lewis and wife, Elizabeth Younger Lewis; two precious step granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Erica Ruth Lewis; her only brother, Jerry Dee Gerringer and wife, Zane Gibson Gerringer; nephew, Drew Freeman (Shea) Gerringer; grandnephews, Rhett Freeman Gerringer and Jace Gerringer; grandniece. Sierra Coll.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ricky Lewis with burial to follow in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday at the funeral home and other times the family will be at her son’s home.
Memorials may be made to Wicker Street Baptist Church, 512 Wicker Street, Burlington, NC 27217. [9063]
Patricia Lewis
GRAHAM - Patricia “Pat” Gerringer Benfield Lewis, 81, left this world to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday, October 8, 2021. Pat was the wife of the late Paul Thomas Lewis.
She was the daughter of theAnnieMarie Sutton Gerringer and James Freeman Gerringer, both deceased.
Pat attended Appalachian State University. She then went on to receive her certificate in FloralDesign and Interior Decorating fromAlamance Community College. She attended High Style Design in Anaheim, California and Nashville, Tennessee.
Pat owned and operated Pats Flowers and Gifts on Main Steet in Gibsonville for 47 years. She loved all her customers and missed them when she retired and sold the business. She was in the merchants Association of Gibsonville and held offices of Secretary and Treasurer. She was appointed the President of North Carolina Teleflora wire services. She served as Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President of Teleflora wire services. Pat was voted into the Hall of Fame in Gibsonville in 2006 by the GibsonvilleMerchants Association. She was a member of the Gibsonville Kiwanis Club serving as Secretary. She was in the BurlingtonWomen’s Chamber of Commerce where she served asVice President, and on the board for 5 years. Pat was also a member ofWomen onWall Street, Dominoes Club and The Southern Magnolias. She was also a Mary Kay consultant.
Pat was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church where she served on the altar Guild and was a member of Gibsonville Methodist Women. She was honored as Women of the year by the Methodist Women. She also loved Bethlehem Christian Church in Altamahaw, NC where she was raised as a child until 1978 when she married Paul and moved her membership to Gibsonville UMC.
Pat is survived by her loving son, Brad Eugene Benfield and wife, Tracy Shepherd Benfield; a precious granddaughter, London Marie Benfield; step son, Rev. Walter Eric Lewis and wife, Elizabeth Younger Lewis; two precious step granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Erica Ruth Lewis; her only brother, Jerry Dee Gerringer and wife, Zane Gibson Gerringer; nephew, Drew Freeman (Shea) Gerringer; grandnephews, Rhett Freeman Gerringer and Jace Gerringer; grandniece. Sierra Coll.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ricky Lewis with burial to follow in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday at the funeral home and other times the family will be at her son’s home.
Memorials may be made toWicker Street Baptist Church, 512Wicker Street, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may send condolences or sign the online register book at www. lowefuneralhome.com. [9060]
Patricia "Pat" Gerringer Lewis
July 12, 1940 ~ October 8, 2021 (age 81)
Patricia “Pat” Gerringer Benfield Lewis, 81, left this world to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday, October 8, 2021. Pat was the wife of the late Paul Thomas Lewis. She was the daughter of the Annie Marie Sutton Gerringer and James Freeman Gerringer, both deceased.
Pat attended Appalachian State University. She then went on to receive her certificate in Floral Design and Interior Decorating from Alamance Community College. She attended High Style Design in Anaheim, California and Nashville, Tennessee.
Pat owned and operated Pats Flowers and Gifts on Main Steet in Gibsonville for 47 years. She loved all her customers and missed them when she retired and sold the business. She was in the merchants Association of Gibsonville and held offices of Secretary and Treasurer. She was appointed the President of North Carolina Teleflora wire services. She served as Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President of Teleflora wire services. Pat was voted into the Hall of Fame in Gibsonville in 2006 by the Gibsonville Merchants Association. She was a member of the Gibsonville Kiwanis Club serving as Secretary. She was in the Burlington Women’s Chamber of Commerce where she served as Vice President, and on the board for 5 years. Pat was also a member of Women on Wall Street, Dominoes Club and The Southern Magnolias. She was also a Mary Kay consultant.
Pat was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church where she served on the altar Guild and was a member of Gibsonville Methodist Women. She was honored as Women of the year by the Methodist Women. She also loved Bethlehem Christian Church in Altamahaw, NC where she was raised as a child until 1978 when she married Paul and moved her membership to Gibsonville UMC.
Pat is survived by her loving son, Brad Eugene Benfield and wife, Tracy Shepherd Benfield; a precious granddaughter, London Marie Benfield; step son, Rev. Walter Eric “Ricky” Lewis and wife, Elizabeth Younger Lewis; two precious step granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Erica Ruth Lewis; her only brother, Jerry Dee Gerringer and wife, Zane Gibson Gerringer; nephew, Drew Freeman (Shea) Gerringer; grandnephews, Rhett Freeman Gerringer and Jace Gerringer; grandniece. Sierra Coll.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ricky Lewis with burial to follow in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday at the funeral home and other times the family will be at her son’s home.
Memorials may be made to Wicker Street Baptist Church, 512 Wicker Street, Burlington, NC 27217. [9063]
Patricia Lewis
GRAHAM - Patricia “Pat” Gerringer Benfield Lewis, 81, left this world to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday, October 8, 2021. Pat was the wife of the late Paul Thomas Lewis.
She was the daughter of theAnnieMarie Sutton Gerringer and James Freeman Gerringer, both deceased.
Pat attended Appalachian State University. She then went on to receive her certificate in FloralDesign and Interior Decorating fromAlamance Community College. She attended High Style Design in Anaheim, California and Nashville, Tennessee.
Pat owned and operated Pats Flowers and Gifts on Main Steet in Gibsonville for 47 years. She loved all her customers and missed them when she retired and sold the business. She was in the merchants Association of Gibsonville and held offices of Secretary and Treasurer. She was appointed the President of North Carolina Teleflora wire services. She served as Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President of Teleflora wire services. Pat was voted into the Hall of Fame in Gibsonville in 2006 by the GibsonvilleMerchants Association. She was a member of the Gibsonville Kiwanis Club serving as Secretary. She was in the BurlingtonWomen’s Chamber of Commerce where she served asVice President, and on the board for 5 years. Pat was also a member ofWomen onWall Street, Dominoes Club and The Southern Magnolias. She was also a Mary Kay consultant.
Pat was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church where she served on the altar Guild and was a member of Gibsonville Methodist Women. She was honored as Women of the year by the Methodist Women. She also loved Bethlehem Christian Church in Altamahaw, NC where she was raised as a child until 1978 when she married Paul and moved her membership to Gibsonville UMC.
Pat is survived by her loving son, Brad Eugene Benfield and wife, Tracy Shepherd Benfield; a precious granddaughter, London Marie Benfield; step son, Rev. Walter Eric Lewis and wife, Elizabeth Younger Lewis; two precious step granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Erica Ruth Lewis; her only brother, Jerry Dee Gerringer and wife, Zane Gibson Gerringer; nephew, Drew Freeman (Shea) Gerringer; grandnephews, Rhett Freeman Gerringer and Jace Gerringer; grandniece. Sierra Coll.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ricky Lewis with burial to follow in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday at the funeral home and other times the family will be at her son’s home.
Memorials may be made toWicker Street Baptist Church, 512Wicker Street, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may send condolences or sign the online register book at www. lowefuneralhome.com. [9060]