Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameHilda Rae MANSFIELD
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BirthOct 19, 1940, Alamance County, North Carolina [16629], [1034]
DeathJan 9, 2021, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [1034]
BurialBethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [1034]
Spouses
1“Ted” Theadore Roosevelt DUCKWORTH
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DeathJan 23, 2023, Alamance County, North Carolina [16637]
BurialBethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [16637]
MarriageNov 28, 1959, Alamance County, North Carolina [16638], [16637]
Obituary Online notes for Hilda Rae MANSFIELD
1/11/2021
Hilda Mansfield Duckworth
October 19, 1940 ~ January 9, 2021 (age 80)
Burlington – Hilda Rae Mansfield Duckworth, 80 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late Carl Eugene and Ethel Lily Beckom Mansfield.
She was the wife of 60 years to Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt Duckworth who survives.
Hilda retired from Culp Weaving and was a member of the former Bethel United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her 5 children. She was also enjoyed basketball and was an avid “Tar Heel” fan. Hilda was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Duckworth of the home; daughters, Vickie Duckworth of the home, Kathie (Mic Brooks) Patterson of Burlington; sons, Gurnie (Kathy) Duckworth of Burlington, Rickie (Wanda) Duckworth of Burlington, Randy Duckworth of Burlington; special friends, Will McManus and Lorie Lineberry both of Burlington; grandchildren, Brandi Duckworth, Lauren Russell, Ryan Duckworth, Cole and Chase Patterson; 7 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Louise Kellis; brother, Lloyd Mansfield and her canine companion, “Be Be”.
A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday at Bethel Memorial Cemetery by Rev. Daniel S. McDaniel.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Hilda Mansfield Duckworth, please visit our floral store. [1034]
Obituary Online notes for Theadore Roosevelt (Spouse 1)
1/24/2023
Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Duckworth
July 1, 1936 — January 23, 2023
Burlington – Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt Duckworth, 86 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023.
He was a native of Avery County and the son of the late Gurney L. and Brazilla Braswell Duckworth.
He was the husband of 60 years to the late Hilda Mansfield Duckworth.
Ted retired from Culp Weaving and was a member of the former Bethel United Methodist Church.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed following the sport of boxing. Ted enjoyed gardening and mowing his children’s lawns. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his daughters, Vickie Duckworth of the home, Kathie (Mic Brooks) Patterson of Burlington; sons, Gurnie (Kathy) Duckworth of Burlington, Rickie (Wanda) Duckworth of Burlington, Randy Duckworth of Burlington; grandchildren, Brandi Duckworth, Lauren Russell, Ryan Duckworth, Cole and Chase Patterson; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Mildred (James) Buchanan of Morganton, NC; a special niece who was like a daughter, Julie Minor of Graham; special friends, Will McManus, Lori Lineberry and Jean Shoe.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents; brothers, Ray, Wayne and June Duckworth and sisters, Paula Martindale, Wilma Hicks and Jal Moser.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Authoracare Hospice for their kind and compassionate care for Ted during his illness.
A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:00pm at Bethel Memorial Cemetery by Rev. Walter Jones.
The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Friday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Authoracare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [16637]