Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthApr 21, 1932, Halifax County, Virginia [11440]
DeathNov 8, 2018, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [11440]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [11440]
FatherWardell Lennie CONNER (1904-1955)
MotherAnnie Bertha BRIGGS (1907-1991)
Spouses
BirthJun 8, 1931, Vance County, North Carolina [11449]
DeathFeb 18, 2015, Alamance County, North Carolina [11449]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [11449]
FlagsKorean War, US Army
Mother(Confidential, Female)
Marriageabt 1952 [11449]
Obituary Online notes for Patty Elizabeth CONNER
11/10/2018
Patty Conner Bowens
BURLINGTON – Patty Conner Bowens, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1932 in Halifax County, VA to the late Lennie Waddell Conner and Annie Bertha Briggs Conner and was the wife of 63 years to Eugene Bowens, Jr. who died in 2015.
Patty was a former employee with Burlington Industries. She was a charter member of Friendly Lane Baptist Church where she was a former treasurer for the adult Sunday school class and active member of the choir.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Faucette (Jay); sons, Rickey Bowens (Louise) Ronald “Ronnie” Bowens (Judy); 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Ernest, Bobby and Wade Conner; step brother, Walter Shotwell and step sister, Irene Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, 2 step sisters and 1 step brother.
The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6pm Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the daughters’ home. The funeral service will be held 2:00pm Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 at Friendly Lane Baptist . Church by Rev. Craig Cox with the burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and nurses at Liberty Commons and to the Hospice Home for their compassion and loving care that was shown to Patty during her illness.
Memorials may be made to Friendly Lane Baptist Church, 1122 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [11440]
Patty Conner Bowens
BURLINGTON – Patty Conner Bowens, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1932 in Halifax County, VA to the late Lennie Waddell Conner and Annie Bertha Briggs Conner and was the wife of 63 years to Eugene Bowens, Jr. who died in 2015.
Patty was a former employee with Burlington Industries. She was a charter member of Friendly Lane Baptist Church where she was a former treasurer for the adult Sunday school class and active member of the choir.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Faucette (Jay); sons, Rickey Bowens (Louise) Ronald “Ronnie” Bowens (Judy); 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Ernest, Bobby and Wade Conner; step brother, Walter Shotwell and step sister, Irene Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, 2 step sisters and 1 step brother.
The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6pm Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the daughters’ home. The funeral service will be held 2:00pm Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 at Friendly Lane Baptist . Church by Rev. Craig Cox with the burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and nurses at Liberty Commons and to the Hospice Home for their compassion and loving care that was shown to Patty during her illness.
Memorials may be made to Friendly Lane Baptist Church, 1122 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [11440]
Obituary Online notes for Eugene (Spouse 1)
2/19/2015
Eugene Bowens Jr.
BURLINGTON — Eugene Bowens Jr., 83, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at his home.
He was born in Vance County, on June 8, 1931, to the late Eugene and Bessie Lee Bowen Sr. and was the husband of 63 years to Patty Elizabeth Conner Bowens, of the home.
Eugene was a charter member of Friendly Lane Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was the owner and operator of One Hour Valet Dry Cleaners for many years while also working at LabCorp where he later retired. He was an avid sportsman spending his time playing baseball, softball or fishing. His love for baseball became a reality when he caught his first and only Major League Baseball game with the Detroit Tigers before being called up to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of the home; sons, Rickey Bowens (Louise) of Siler City, Ronald “Ronnie” Bowens (Judy Foster) of Burlington; daughter, Linda Bowens Faucette (Jay) of Burlington; six grandchildren,
nine greatgrandchildren; a brother, Michael Bowens (Elizabeth); and a sister, Shirley Morton (Jackie).
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Carlton Bowens and Jimmy Bowens.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Friendly Lane Baptist Church by the Rev. Craig Cox with the burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and at other times at the daughter’s, Linda’s, home.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [11449]
Eugene Bowens Jr.
BURLINGTON — Eugene Bowens Jr., 83, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at his home.
He was born in Vance County, on June 8, 1931, to the late Eugene and Bessie Lee Bowen Sr. and was the husband of 63 years to Patty Elizabeth Conner Bowens, of the home.
Eugene was a charter member of Friendly Lane Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was the owner and operator of One Hour Valet Dry Cleaners for many years while also working at LabCorp where he later retired. He was an avid sportsman spending his time playing baseball, softball or fishing. His love for baseball became a reality when he caught his first and only Major League Baseball game with the Detroit Tigers before being called up to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of the home; sons, Rickey Bowens (Louise) of Siler City, Ronald “Ronnie” Bowens (Judy Foster) of Burlington; daughter, Linda Bowens Faucette (Jay) of Burlington; six grandchildren,
nine greatgrandchildren; a brother, Michael Bowens (Elizabeth); and a sister, Shirley Morton (Jackie).
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Carlton Bowens and Jimmy Bowens.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Friendly Lane Baptist Church by the Rev. Craig Cox with the burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and at other times at the daughter’s, Linda’s, home.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [11449]