Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathDec 22, 2016, Alamance County, North Carolina [9248]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [9248]
Father“C. G.” Claude Galen SOMERS (1895-1982)
MotherLillie Mae MILLER (1889-1972)
Spouses
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [10698]
OccupationInsurance Executive With Somers-Pardue Insurance Agency [10699]
EducationGraduated UNC Chapel Hill, NC [10699]
FlagsUS Navy, World War II
FatherWilliam Free PARDUE Sr. (-<2000)
MotherMamie Sue BURCHETTE (-<2000)
MarriageDec 29, 1945 [10697]
Obituary Online notes for Mary Louise SOMERS
12/23/2016
Mary Louise (Lou) Somers Pardue
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Mary Louise (Lou) Somers Pardue, 93, of Burlington, died peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her home with her family.
A native of Burlington, Mrs. Pardue was the wife of D. Earl Pardue for 54 years before his death.
She was the daughter of the late C.G. Somers and the late Lillie Miller Somers.
Mrs. Pardue was a lifelong resident of Burlington.
She attended Broad Street High School and Greensboro College, where she graduated in 1945.
She was devoted to her faith and took joy in God, her church, family, friends and the community.
Remembering her unconditional love and support, her family will lovingly cherish her memory and keep her in their hearts.
Mrs. Pardue is survived by her five children, David Pardue (Becky) of Hilton Head, SC, Luanne (Lupy) Pardue of Richmond, VA, Claude Pardue (Pam) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Blake Pardue and Joe Pardue (Margaret), all of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Dave Pardue (Daria), Courtnay Pardue Arpano (Matt), Elizabeth Pardue-Schultz (Greg), Claude Pardue, Jr., Diane Pardue Prosser (Jeremy), Margaret Pardue, Alex Pardue and Amelia Pardue; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Hilda Somers Ewing and Kathryn Somers Moore.
A private burial will take place in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Front Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2597, Burlington, NC 27216.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com. [9248]
Mary Louise (Lou) Somers Pardue
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Mary Louise (Lou) Somers Pardue, 93, of Burlington, died peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her home with her family.
A native of Burlington, Mrs. Pardue was the wife of D. Earl Pardue for 54 years before his death.
She was the daughter of the late C.G. Somers and the late Lillie Miller Somers.
Mrs. Pardue was a lifelong resident of Burlington.
She attended Broad Street High School and Greensboro College, where she graduated in 1945.
She was devoted to her faith and took joy in God, her church, family, friends and the community.
Remembering her unconditional love and support, her family will lovingly cherish her memory and keep her in their hearts.
Mrs. Pardue is survived by her five children, David Pardue (Becky) of Hilton Head, SC, Luanne (Lupy) Pardue of Richmond, VA, Claude Pardue (Pam) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Blake Pardue and Joe Pardue (Margaret), all of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Dave Pardue (Daria), Courtnay Pardue Arpano (Matt), Elizabeth Pardue-Schultz (Greg), Claude Pardue, Jr., Diane Pardue Prosser (Jeremy), Margaret Pardue, Alex Pardue and Amelia Pardue; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Hilda Somers Ewing and Kathryn Somers Moore.
A private burial will take place in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Front Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2597, Burlington, NC 27216.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com. [9248]
Obituary Online notes for David Earl (Spouse 1)
3/29/2000
Mr. D. Earl Pardue Sr.
BURLINGTON — Mr. D. Earl Pardue Sr., 78, of 2401 Oakwood Drive, died at 3:47 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of failing health.
A native of Elkin, he was the husband of Mrs. Mary Louise Somers Pardue, who survives, and the son of Mr. William Free Pardue and Mrs. Mamie Sue Burchette Pardue, both deceased.
He was an insurance executive with Somers-Pardue Insurance Agency and owner of Brightwood Farm.
He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He was an active leader in the civic and business community and was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Ms. Mary Luanne “Lupy” Pardue of Midlothian, Va.; four sons, Mr. David Earl Pardue Jr. of Hilton Head, S.C., Mr. John Blake Pardue of Whitsett, Mr. Claude Galen Pardue of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mr. Joseph Anthony Pardue of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Violet Mackie and Mrs. Bettie Hinson, both of Elkin; a brother, Mr. William F. Pardue Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Front Street United Methodist Church by Dr. William C. Simpson Jr., senior pastor. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 5 to 7 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the D. Earl Pardue Ministerial Scholarship Fund, c/o Campbell University, P.O. Box 116, Buies Creek, N.C. 27506. [10698]
Mr. D. Earl Pardue Sr.
BURLINGTON — Mr. D. Earl Pardue Sr., 78, of 2401 Oakwood Drive, died at 3:47 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of failing health.
A native of Elkin, he was the husband of Mrs. Mary Louise Somers Pardue, who survives, and the son of Mr. William Free Pardue and Mrs. Mamie Sue Burchette Pardue, both deceased.
He was an insurance executive with Somers-Pardue Insurance Agency and owner of Brightwood Farm.
He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He was an active leader in the civic and business community and was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Ms. Mary Luanne “Lupy” Pardue of Midlothian, Va.; four sons, Mr. David Earl Pardue Jr. of Hilton Head, S.C., Mr. John Blake Pardue of Whitsett, Mr. Claude Galen Pardue of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mr. Joseph Anthony Pardue of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Violet Mackie and Mrs. Bettie Hinson, both of Elkin; a brother, Mr. William F. Pardue Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Front Street United Methodist Church by Dr. William C. Simpson Jr., senior pastor. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 5 to 7 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the D. Earl Pardue Ministerial Scholarship Fund, c/o Campbell University, P.O. Box 116, Buies Creek, N.C. 27506. [10698]