Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathAug 31, 2021 [1060]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [1060]
FatherErnest Tingen BECKOM (1898-1965)
MotherBertha Neomia ROSS (1900-1981)
Spouses
DeathJun 11, 2011, Guilford County, North Carolina [12049]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [12049]
FlagsUS Military, Union Army, World War II
FatherGaither Marvin KELLAM Sr. (1895-1961)
MotherOrpha Naomi SHARPE (1894-1974)
Obituary Online notes for Frances Jean BECKOM
9/1/2021
Frances Beckom Kellam
August 27, 1929 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 92)
Mrs. Frances Jean Beckom Kellam, age 92, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living after several years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Tingen Beckom and the late Bertha Naomi Ross Beckom and was married for over 57 years to the late Gaither Marvin Kellam, Jr., who passed in 2011.
Frances was a career homemaker and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and growing her own vegetables.
Mrs. Kellam is survived by her two children, Linda Cain and husband, Jim, and Steve Kellam and wife, Teresa; three grandchildren, Jaclyn (Ryan) Herman, Alison Kellam and Jason Kellam; three great grandchildren, Colton and Caroline Herman and Larkin Curtis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters, Irene Andrews and Mary Ruth Durham; and three brothers, Ross, Curtis and Ben Beckom.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Alamance Memorial Park by Rev. Carolyn Burrus.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 10:30 AM Saturday morning prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Brookdale and Hospice for their loving and attentive care for Mrs. Kellam over the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215 or to AuthroCare Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [1060]
Frances Beckom Kellam
August 27, 1929 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 92)
Mrs. Frances Jean Beckom Kellam, age 92, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living after several years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Tingen Beckom and the late Bertha Naomi Ross Beckom and was married for over 57 years to the late Gaither Marvin Kellam, Jr., who passed in 2011.
Frances was a career homemaker and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and growing her own vegetables.
Mrs. Kellam is survived by her two children, Linda Cain and husband, Jim, and Steve Kellam and wife, Teresa; three grandchildren, Jaclyn (Ryan) Herman, Alison Kellam and Jason Kellam; three great grandchildren, Colton and Caroline Herman and Larkin Curtis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters, Irene Andrews and Mary Ruth Durham; and three brothers, Ross, Curtis and Ben Beckom.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Alamance Memorial Park by Rev. Carolyn Burrus.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 10:30 AM Saturday morning prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Brookdale and Hospice for their loving and attentive care for Mrs. Kellam over the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215 or to AuthroCare Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [1060]
Obituary Online notes for Gaither Marvin (Spouse 1)
6/13/2011
Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
BURLINGTON — Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr., age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born March 31, 1926 to the late Gaither Marvin and Orpha Sharpe Kellam, Sr. and was the husband of 57 years to Frances Beckom Kellam of the home.
Marvin was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and retired from Kayser-Roth Hosiery. He served in the Army during WWII earning a service medal with 3 bronze stars and a Purple Heart. He enjoyed spending most of his time gardening and was a big fan of racing.
He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Steve Kellam and wife Teresa of Elon; a daughter, Linda Cain and husband Jim of Cary; grandchildren, Jaclyn Herman and husband Ryan of Kinston, Alison Kellam and Jason Kellam both of Elon; a sister, Vivian Greeson and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Maurice Kellam, Brodice Kellam, infant Gaither Howard Kellam and sisters, Geneva Kellam, Martha Holt, Helen Wood and Rachel Inglehiem.
The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday. June 14, 2011 at Faith United Methodist Church by Rev. William “Bud” Budzinski with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [12049]
Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
BURLINGTON — Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr., age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born March 31, 1926 to the late Gaither Marvin and Orpha Sharpe Kellam, Sr. and was the husband of 57 years to Frances Beckom Kellam of the home.
Marvin was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and retired from Kayser-Roth Hosiery. He served in the Army during WWII earning a service medal with 3 bronze stars and a Purple Heart. He enjoyed spending most of his time gardening and was a big fan of racing.
He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Steve Kellam and wife Teresa of Elon; a daughter, Linda Cain and husband Jim of Cary; grandchildren, Jaclyn Herman and husband Ryan of Kinston, Alison Kellam and Jason Kellam both of Elon; a sister, Vivian Greeson and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Maurice Kellam, Brodice Kellam, infant Gaither Howard Kellam and sisters, Geneva Kellam, Martha Holt, Helen Wood and Rachel Inglehiem.
The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday. June 14, 2011 at Faith United Methodist Church by Rev. William “Bud” Budzinski with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [12049]