Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialSpringwood Presbyterian Church, 1422 Springwood Church Road, Whitsett, Guilford County, North Carolina [11975], [11239], [11977]
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Father“Bud” Walter Troxler SMALL (1918-2009)
MotherMargaret Lucille BOONE (1916-2000)
Obituary Online notes for Lynn Huffman SMALL
2/15/2001
Mr. Lynn Hoffman Small
BURLINGTON — Mr. Lynn Hoffman Small, 62, of 7467 Danford Road, died at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at his home after 10 years of failing health.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Mrs. Betty Andrews Small, who survives, and the son of Mr. Walter T. “Bud” Small, who survives, and the late Mrs. Margaret Boone Small.
He was former president of Lemco Mills, and was retired as owner and president of Bennett Corp.
He was a member of Springwood Presbyterian Church, an elder, Sunday school teacher and former Sunday school superintendent. He was a graduate of Gibsonville High School, attended Elon College and was a graduate of the Executive Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was chairman of the board of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers from 1986-87, and was past president of the PTA at Gibsonville Elementary and Eastern Guilford High schools. He was honored with a lifetime N.C. PTA membership status.
Survivors other than his wife of the home and his father of Burlington include three sons, Mr. Jerry L. Small and Mr. Thomas R. Small, both of Burlington, and Mr. Ed Small of Elon College; two sisters, Miss Sandra K. Small of Burlington and Mrs. Peggy Small Wright of Lincolnton; three brothers, Mr. Howard Odell “Pud” Small, Mr. John A. Small and Mr. Terry L. Small, all of Burlington; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ms. Cynthia Sue Small. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Springwood Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Jonathon Freeman, former pastor, and the Rev. Libby Inman, interim pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Springwood Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 5, Whitsett, N.C. 27377. [11975]
Mr. Lynn Hoffman Small
BURLINGTON — Mr. Lynn Hoffman Small, 62, of 7467 Danford Road, died at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at his home after 10 years of failing health.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Mrs. Betty Andrews Small, who survives, and the son of Mr. Walter T. “Bud” Small, who survives, and the late Mrs. Margaret Boone Small.
He was former president of Lemco Mills, and was retired as owner and president of Bennett Corp.
He was a member of Springwood Presbyterian Church, an elder, Sunday school teacher and former Sunday school superintendent. He was a graduate of Gibsonville High School, attended Elon College and was a graduate of the Executive Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was chairman of the board of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers from 1986-87, and was past president of the PTA at Gibsonville Elementary and Eastern Guilford High schools. He was honored with a lifetime N.C. PTA membership status.
Survivors other than his wife of the home and his father of Burlington include three sons, Mr. Jerry L. Small and Mr. Thomas R. Small, both of Burlington, and Mr. Ed Small of Elon College; two sisters, Miss Sandra K. Small of Burlington and Mrs. Peggy Small Wright of Lincolnton; three brothers, Mr. Howard Odell “Pud” Small, Mr. John A. Small and Mr. Terry L. Small, all of Burlington; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ms. Cynthia Sue Small. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Springwood Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Jonathon Freeman, former pastor, and the Rev. Libby Inman, interim pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Springwood Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 5, Whitsett, N.C. 27377. [11975]
Obituary Online notes for Betty Sue (Spouse 1)
Betty Sue Andrews Small
December 1, 1940 - September 2, 2025
Betty Sue Andrews Small, 84, of Burlington, NC passed away at Ashton Place and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Lynn Hoffman Small and daughter of Percy Andrews and Martha Foust Andrews, both deceased. She was a graduate of Gibsonville High School where she was Valedictorian of her class. Betty loved being a homemaker and raising her children. She also enjoyed being a substitute teacher for the school system and serving as a 4H Leader. Betty was a member of Springwood Presbyterian Church where she served as past President of the Women’s Circle. She also served in many other positions within the church.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Small and wife Wanda W. Small and Ed Small and wife Faith; three grandchildren, Jerry Small, II and wife Jessica, Jeffrey W. Small, and Ryan Small and wife Whitney; three great grandchildren, Lilly-Claire Small, Tate Andrews Small, and Boone Edward Small; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
The funeral service will be conducted at Springwood Presbyterian Church on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the committal service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials may be made to New Vision Fund, Springwood Presbyterian Church, PO Box 5, Whitsett, NC 27377. [11978]
December 1, 1940 - September 2, 2025
Betty Sue Andrews Small, 84, of Burlington, NC passed away at Ashton Place and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Lynn Hoffman Small and daughter of Percy Andrews and Martha Foust Andrews, both deceased. She was a graduate of Gibsonville High School where she was Valedictorian of her class. Betty loved being a homemaker and raising her children. She also enjoyed being a substitute teacher for the school system and serving as a 4H Leader. Betty was a member of Springwood Presbyterian Church where she served as past President of the Women’s Circle. She also served in many other positions within the church.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Small and wife Wanda W. Small and Ed Small and wife Faith; three grandchildren, Jerry Small, II and wife Jessica, Jeffrey W. Small, and Ryan Small and wife Whitney; three great grandchildren, Lilly-Claire Small, Tate Andrews Small, and Boone Edward Small; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
The funeral service will be conducted at Springwood Presbyterian Church on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the committal service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials may be made to New Vision Fund, Springwood Presbyterian Church, PO Box 5, Whitsett, NC 27377. [11978]