Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameOdell WESTBROOK 
20,3, Nathan Ross Westbrook,470, Bessie Carolyn Briggs Westbrook,404, "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7J16-5TPZ : 24 October 2019), Noel Westbrook, 6 Aug 1968; citing Birth, North Carolina,3, Granger Allen Westbrook,3, Alma Jewel Westbrook Daniels,3, Richard Frank Westbrook,256, Odell Westbrook
20,3, Nathan Ross Westbrook,470, Bessie Carolyn Briggs Westbrook,404, "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7J16-5TPZ : 24 October 2019), Noel Westbrook, 6 Aug 1968; citing Birth, North Carolina,3, Granger Allen Westbrook,3, Alma Jewel Westbrook Daniels,3, Richard Frank Westbrook,256, Odell WestbrookBirthFeb 2, 1932, Wayne County, North Carolina470, Bessie Carolyn Briggs Westbrook,256, Odell Westbrook
DeathJun 27, 2025, Guilford County, North Carolina256, Odell Westbrook
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Odell Westbrook
FatherNathan Luther WESTBROOK (1892-1966)
MotherNora Sophrone BRITT (1896-1985)
Spouses
1Bessie Carolyn BRIGGS 20,3, Nathan Ross Westbrook,470, Bessie Carolyn Briggs Westbrook,256, Odell Westbrook
20,3, Nathan Ross Westbrook,470, Bessie Carolyn Briggs Westbrook,256, Odell WestbrookBirthJun 8, 193520,470, Bessie Carolyn Briggs Westbrook
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Bessie Carolyn Briggs Westbrook
FatherRoss BRIGGS (1903-1960)
MotherLelia Mae RUMLEY (1908-1995)
MarriageJun 5, 195420
ChildrenNathan Ross (1958-2017)
Noel (Died as Infant) (1968-1968)
Obituary Online notes for Odell WESTBROOK
6/28/2025
Odell Westbrook
February 2, 1932 — June 27, 2025
Gibsonville
Odell Westbrook, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Ashton Place. He was born on February 2, 1932 in Wayne County to the late Luther and Nora Sophrone Britt Westbrook. He was the husband of the late Bessie Caroline Briggs Westbrook.
Jack retired as a Electrical Mechanic for HE Wilson Company. He was a Charter member of Faith Bible Chapel in Burlington which merged to become Lighthouse Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and following Nascar. Odell was a farmer for many years and devoted to his family.
Survivors include his sister, Estelle Griffin of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, Nathan Ross Westbrook and Noel Westbrook; brothers, Cleo, Granger, Richard, Frank and Daniel Westbrook and sisters, Inez Herring, Jewell Daniels, Minnie Westbrook and Clara Bell Bordeau.
His kindness and love will never be forgotten by his family and friends, who will continue to celebrate his life and the countless memories they created together. 256, Odell Westbrook
Odell Westbrook
February 2, 1932 — June 27, 2025
Gibsonville
Odell Westbrook, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Ashton Place. He was born on February 2, 1932 in Wayne County to the late Luther and Nora Sophrone Britt Westbrook. He was the husband of the late Bessie Caroline Briggs Westbrook.
Jack retired as a Electrical Mechanic for HE Wilson Company. He was a Charter member of Faith Bible Chapel in Burlington which merged to become Lighthouse Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and following Nascar. Odell was a farmer for many years and devoted to his family.
Survivors include his sister, Estelle Griffin of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, Nathan Ross Westbrook and Noel Westbrook; brothers, Cleo, Granger, Richard, Frank and Daniel Westbrook and sisters, Inez Herring, Jewell Daniels, Minnie Westbrook and Clara Bell Bordeau.
His kindness and love will never be forgotten by his family and friends, who will continue to celebrate his life and the countless memories they created together. 256, Odell Westbrook