Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthDec 6, 1924, Granville County, North Carolina470, Florence Burns Wilkins,3, Florence Burns Wilkins,404, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHJY-3LM : 8 December 2014), L H Davis in entry for Davis, 06 Dec 1924; from "North Carolina
DeathJul 24, 2017, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Florence Burns Wilkins,3, Florence Burns Wilkins
BurialUnion Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Florence Burns Wilkins
FatherLester Hassell DAVIS Sr. (1890-1975)
MotherCornelia Sue COZART (1888-1964)
Spouses
BirthApr 10, 1928, North Carolina404, North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FPQK-G2T : 17 July 2017), Richard Talmadge Burns, 28 Nov 1970; citing Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina
DeathNov 28, 1970, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina3, Florence Burns Wilkins,404, North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FPQK-G2T : 17 July 2017), Richard Talmadge Burns, 28 Nov 1970; citing Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina
BurialPine Hill (Burlington) Cemetery, Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina404, North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FPQK-G2T : 17 July 2017), Richard Talmadge Burns, 28 Nov 1970; citing Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina,404, Richard T Burns
FatherRemus Earl BURNS (1902-1942)
MotherVanner ROBERTSON (1909-1991)
Divorcebef Nov 25, 1970404, North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FPQK-G2T : 17 July 2017), Richard Talmadge Burns, 28 Nov 1970; citing Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina
ChildrenRichard Earl (1950-2000)
 William Lee (1953-2015)
Birth1920, Alamance County, North Carolina134, BIRTH: WILKINS, ROBERT OSCAR
DeathJul 25, 2005, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Mr. Robert Oscar Wilkins Jr.,134, DEATH: WILKINS, ROBERT OSCAR,JR
BurialUnion Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Mr. Robert Oscar Wilkins Jr.
Birthbef Jul 25, 1921, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Mr. Robert Oscar Wilkins Jr.
OccupationSelf Employed Machine Designer3, Mr. Robert Oscar Wilkins Jr.
ReligionMember Of The Burlington Assembly Of God3, Mr. Robert Oscar Wilkins Jr.
FatherRobert Oscar WILKINS Sr. (1894-1971)
MotherJessie Mae GILLIAM (1896-1983)
MarriageNov 16, 1978, Alamance County, North Carolina134, MARRIAGE: BURNS, FLORENCE DAVIS & WILKINS, ROBERT OSCAR
No Children
Obituary Online notes for “Flo” Florence DAVIS
7/25/2017

Florence Burns Wilkins

BURLINGTON – Mrs. Florence Burns Wilkins, 92, of Burlington, died on Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

A native of Granville County, she was the wife of the late Robert O. Wilkins and was the daughter of Lester H. Davis and Cornelia Cozart Davis, both deceased.

She retired from H.E. Wilson Industries and was a member of Burlington Assembly of God.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynn (Barry) Durham; her sister, Alene Pulliam; five grandchildren; and eleven greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard T. Burns; two sons, Richard E. Burns and William L. Burns; four sisters, Merritt Wilkins, Delma Compton, Frances Munday, and Daphne Gravely; and one brother, Hassell Davis.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Burlington Assembly of God with Rev. Howard Thompson officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church and at other times will be at the residence.

Memorials may be made to Burlington Assembly of God, 821 Tucker Street, Burlington, NC 27215.

Rich and Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.

Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. 3, Florence Burns Wilkins
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