4/29/2018

Vivian Elizabeth Wicker May

BURLINGTON – Vivian Elizabeth Wicker May, 83 passed away Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at Liberty Commons.
She was born on June 1, 1934 in Guilford County to the late Jesse Vance Hubert Wicker and Gaynelle Zimmerman Wicker.

Vivian attended Elon University and was a member of Gibsonville Christian Church.
At the age of 26, Vivian was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and began a decline in health and dexterity. She was cared for by her then husband, Daniel and later by other members of the family and caregivers. She lived in the home of Jeff and Shirley May until 5 years ago.
Many hundreds of people have been influenced by the courage, humility, grace, and contentment she displayed in dealing with her disease. Many came to visit her out of pity and soon realized that she was stronger than all of us. Her tremendous faith in the Lord was the driving force behind her attitude.
Even after being a quadriplegic for several decades, she realized she would not have to look far to find someone else worse off than she was. She was truly a remarkable woman and those of us fortunate enough to have experienced her are better off for it. She will be truly missed, but not forgotten.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki May Holmes and husband Terry, her son, Jeffrey May, Sr. and wife Shirley; grandchildren, Jared Holmes (Katie), Robert May (Jennifer), Michael Holmes (Chelsea), Carrie May, Andrew May, and Jeffrey May, Jr.; great grandchildren, Brantley Holmes and Kennedy Holmes; and her loving sister, Bernice Wicker Emmons.
Special thanks to Sharon McBroom, Annie Tinnin, Sheila Long, and the staffs of Liberty Commons and Hospice of Alamance County for all the faithful years giving care to Mom.
Thanks also to the countless family and friends who loyally visited Mom to the end of her journey on this earth.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The National MS Society or to Hospice of Alamance County.
The family will be having a life celebration service on June 2nd at 11 a.m. at Westside Fellowship in Elon, NC.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [11334]

1/4/2023

Daniel A. May
September 11, 1933 — December 31, 2022
North Manchester, IL

Visitation
Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory
Saturday, January 7, 2023
9:45 - 10:45am (Eastern time)

Celebration of Life
Lowe Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Starts at 11:00am (Eastern time)

Graveside Service
Gibsonville City Cemetery
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Starts at 12:00pm (Eastern time)

Daniel A. May

North Manchester, IN –

Daniel A. May, 89, formerly of Gibsonville, passed away on December 31, 2022 at Timbercrest Senior Living in Indiana. 

He was born in Guilford County and was the son of the late Robert D. and Beulah Mae King May. 

He was an avid fisherman and woodworker. Daniel was the owner and operator of May’s Bait and Tackle for several years.  He was a former member of Gibsonville Christian Church and attended Bippus United Church of Christ in Indiana.

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Lynn May (Shirley); daughter, Vicki May Holmes; grandchildren, Robert Monroe May (Jennifer), Carrie May Sowards (Casey), Andrew May, Jeffrey May, Jr., Jared Holmes (Katie) and Michael Holmes (Chelsea); great grandchildren, Brantley, Kennedy and Harper Holmes, Jessie and Gracie Sowards; stepchildren, Jo Joyce Wyatt (Don), Dennis Purdy, Sharon Fruitt (Randy), Gary Purdy (Rosie); 18 step grandchildren; and 20 step great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wives, Vivian Elizabeth Wicker May and Dorothy Cripe Purdy May; parents; and siblings, Virginia May Morgoupis, Peggy May Ray and Robert Monroe May.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mike Mitchener with burial to follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 9:45-10:45 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. [11339]