Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameFannie Sue SIMMONS 
[36], [2308], [14065], [6679], [6680], [6681], [6682], [487], [14060], [6684]
[36], [2308], [14065], [6679], [6680], [6681], [6682], [487], [14060], [6684]DeathApr 9, 2015, Guilford County, North Carolina [6683]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [6683]
FatherJohn Doake SIMMONS (1888-1965)
Mother“Aunt Mamie” Mamie Hopkins MILES (1893-1988)
Spouses
DeathSep 17, 2003, Alamance County, North Carolina [14065]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [14065]
OccupationRetired Engineer With AT&T After 25 Years. [14065]
Education1942 Graduate Of Altamahaw Ossipee High School, And Elon College In 1960 [14065]
Father“Jim” James Lee BROOKS (1896-1976)
MotherBeulah CHRISTOPHER (1897-1989)
Obituary Online notes for Fannie Sue SIMMONS
4/11/2015
Sue Simmons Brooks
BURLINGTON, NC — Mrs. Sue Simmons Brooks, 89, of Burlington, NC died at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2015, following a brief illness.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of 56 years to the late Herbert Alexander Brooks and the daughter of John D. Simmons and Mamie Miles Simmons, both deceased. She retired from Western Electric as an Administrative Assistant and was a member of the Pioneers Club at Western Electric. Other memberships include the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), the Alamance Regional Medical Center Auxiliary (Pink Ladies), the Alamance Regional Medical Center Senior Advantage, the American Red Cross and the North Central Alamance Fire Department Auxiliary. Sue was a member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Brooks Caffarel and husband James of Greensboro; son, Ray Simmons Brooks of Burlington; four grandchildren, Brian J. Caffarel and wife Claire of Raleigh, Katy Sue Caffarel of Wilmington, Tyler Simmons Brooks of Burlington and Carson Quinn Brooks of Burlington; one sister, Doris Simpson of Burlington; and a sister-inlaw, Naomi Simmons of Elon.
She was preceded
in death by two sisters, Myrtle Allred and Eva Coble and four brothers, Edgar, Doake, Claude and Earl Simmons.
The funeral service will be conducted at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 13, 2015, at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Randy Wellford.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Sunday, April 12, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Road, Burlington, NC 27217 or to the North Central Alamance Fire Department, 595 Altamahaw Union Ridge Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [6683]
Sue Simmons Brooks
BURLINGTON, NC — Mrs. Sue Simmons Brooks, 89, of Burlington, NC died at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2015, following a brief illness.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of 56 years to the late Herbert Alexander Brooks and the daughter of John D. Simmons and Mamie Miles Simmons, both deceased. She retired from Western Electric as an Administrative Assistant and was a member of the Pioneers Club at Western Electric. Other memberships include the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), the Alamance Regional Medical Center Auxiliary (Pink Ladies), the Alamance Regional Medical Center Senior Advantage, the American Red Cross and the North Central Alamance Fire Department Auxiliary. Sue was a member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Brooks Caffarel and husband James of Greensboro; son, Ray Simmons Brooks of Burlington; four grandchildren, Brian J. Caffarel and wife Claire of Raleigh, Katy Sue Caffarel of Wilmington, Tyler Simmons Brooks of Burlington and Carson Quinn Brooks of Burlington; one sister, Doris Simpson of Burlington; and a sister-inlaw, Naomi Simmons of Elon.
She was preceded
in death by two sisters, Myrtle Allred and Eva Coble and four brothers, Edgar, Doake, Claude and Earl Simmons.
The funeral service will be conducted at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 13, 2015, at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Randy Wellford.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Sunday, April 12, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Road, Burlington, NC 27217 or to the North Central Alamance Fire Department, 595 Altamahaw Union Ridge Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [6683]
Obituary Online notes for Herbert Alexander (Spouse 1)
9/18/2003
Herbert A. "Herb" Brooks
BURLINGTON — Herbert A. "Herb" Brooks, 78, of 1160 Stoney Creek Church Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late James Lee and Beulah Christopher Brooks. He was the husband of Sue Simmons Brooks, having celebrated over 55 years of marriage.
Herbert was a retired engineer with AT &T after 25 years of service and he was previously employed with Glen Raven Knitting. He was a member of the 1942 graduating class of Altamahaw-Ossipee High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Math and Physics from Elon College in 1960. He was a longtime member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church where he served in the past as a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher for the adult class. Herbert was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, A-O Civitan Club, Stony Creakers, Burlington Moose Lodge #649 and the Alamance Senior Men Golf Association. He was an auxiliary volunteer for Alamance Regional Medical Center for many years and also the American Red Cross, aiding with the blood drives.
Survivors include his wife of the home, daughter and son-inlaw, Mrs. James (Carol) Caffarel of Greensboro and son and daughter-in-law, Ray S. and Karen Brooks of Matthews; grandchildren, Brian Caffarel, Katy Caffarel, Tyler and Carson Brooks; brother and sister-in-law, William Lee (Betty) Brooks of Graham.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Inez Green and brother, Cleave Brooks. The ASMGA is being asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and sit as a group at the funeral service.
The funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Stony Creek Presbyterian Church by Dr. Max Deal, pastor, and Dr. Wally Snyder. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 this evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, c/o The Building Fund, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217. [14065]
Herbert A. "Herb" Brooks
BURLINGTON — Herbert A. "Herb" Brooks, 78, of 1160 Stoney Creek Church Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late James Lee and Beulah Christopher Brooks. He was the husband of Sue Simmons Brooks, having celebrated over 55 years of marriage.
Herbert was a retired engineer with AT &T after 25 years of service and he was previously employed with Glen Raven Knitting. He was a member of the 1942 graduating class of Altamahaw-Ossipee High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Math and Physics from Elon College in 1960. He was a longtime member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church where he served in the past as a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher for the adult class. Herbert was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, A-O Civitan Club, Stony Creakers, Burlington Moose Lodge #649 and the Alamance Senior Men Golf Association. He was an auxiliary volunteer for Alamance Regional Medical Center for many years and also the American Red Cross, aiding with the blood drives.
Survivors include his wife of the home, daughter and son-inlaw, Mrs. James (Carol) Caffarel of Greensboro and son and daughter-in-law, Ray S. and Karen Brooks of Matthews; grandchildren, Brian Caffarel, Katy Caffarel, Tyler and Carson Brooks; brother and sister-in-law, William Lee (Betty) Brooks of Graham.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Inez Green and brother, Cleave Brooks. The ASMGA is being asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and sit as a group at the funeral service.
The funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Stony Creek Presbyterian Church by Dr. Max Deal, pastor, and Dr. Wally Snyder. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 this evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, c/o The Building Fund, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217. [14065]