Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameWilma Lucille BYRD 
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[305], [17992], [9881], [17974], [48], [17976], [9883], [9884], [17993], [17975]BirthJan 3, 1934, Caswell County, North Carolina [305]
DeathFeb 17, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [9883]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [9883]
FatherDrewey Allen BYRD (1898-1985)
MotherVera Blanche WALKER (1899-1980)
Spouses
1William Holt BOONE [305], [9880], [17992], [9881], [17974], [48], [17976], [9883], [17993], [17975]
[305], [9880], [17992], [9881], [17974], [48], [17976], [9883], [17993], [17975]DeathNov 8, 2022, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [17975]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [17975]
FlagsUS Army
FatherJoel Ralph BOONE Sr. (1886-1954)
MotherBertha Webb HUFFINES (1893-1962)
ChildrenFred Holt (1957-2007)
Obituary Online notes for Wilma Lucille BYRD
2/18/2019
Wilma Byrd Boone
Wilma Byrd Boone, 84, of Burlington, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Homeplace of Burlington.
A native of Caswell County, Mrs. Boone was the wife of William Holt Boone, who survives, and the daughter of Drewey Allen Byrd and Vera Walker Byrd, both deceased.
Wilma retired from the Alamance County School System. She received a secretarial degree from the Women’s College of Greensboro. Wilma was a member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church and charter member of the First Ladies Civitan Club.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, Allen Ralph Boone and his wife, Ann, of Burlington; two grandchildren, Brandy Whittaker and her husband, Billy, and Bryan Boone; a greatgranddaughter, Riley Whittaker; one sister, Margaret Byrd of Winston-Salem and one brother, Levi Byrd of Pittsboro.
She was preceded in death by her son, Fred Holt Boone; two sisters, Edna Blanche Byrd, Clara Byrd Pope and four brothers, Roy, Wilbert, Hassel and Harry Byrd.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 at Rich and Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. Officiating will be the Rev. Bennie Smith. Interment will follow in the mausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the staff at Homeplace of Burlington and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Boone
Online condolences maybe made at www.richandthompson.com. [9883]
Wilma Byrd Boone
Wilma Byrd Boone, 84, of Burlington, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Homeplace of Burlington.
A native of Caswell County, Mrs. Boone was the wife of William Holt Boone, who survives, and the daughter of Drewey Allen Byrd and Vera Walker Byrd, both deceased.
Wilma retired from the Alamance County School System. She received a secretarial degree from the Women’s College of Greensboro. Wilma was a member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church and charter member of the First Ladies Civitan Club.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, Allen Ralph Boone and his wife, Ann, of Burlington; two grandchildren, Brandy Whittaker and her husband, Billy, and Bryan Boone; a greatgranddaughter, Riley Whittaker; one sister, Margaret Byrd of Winston-Salem and one brother, Levi Byrd of Pittsboro.
She was preceded in death by her son, Fred Holt Boone; two sisters, Edna Blanche Byrd, Clara Byrd Pope and four brothers, Roy, Wilbert, Hassel and Harry Byrd.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 at Rich and Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. Officiating will be the Rev. Bennie Smith. Interment will follow in the mausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the staff at Homeplace of Burlington and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Boone
Online condolences maybe made at www.richandthompson.com. [9883]
Obituary Online notes for William Holt (Spouse 1)
11/10/2022
William“Holt” Boone
BURLINGTON - William“ Holt” Boone, 89, of Burlington passed away at White Oak Manor on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 after several months of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the loving husband of the late Wilma Byrd Boone and the son of Joel Ralph Boone, Sr. and BerthaHuffines Boone, both deceased.
He was a graduate of Pleasant Grove High School and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the 82ndAirborne Division. Holt retired from Bell South after 37 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Bula Masonic Lodge 409 AF & AM, member of the Board of Directors of the Faucette Fire Department for 32 years, and chartermember of the Lakeview Civitan Club for 28 years. Holt was a member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Allen Ralph Boone and wife Ann of Burlington; two grandchildren, Brandy Whitaker and husband Billy and Bryan Boone and wife Trisha; two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Fred Holt Boone; brother, Joel Ralph Boone, Jr.; and three sisters, Lillian Boone Craven, Agnes Boone Blanchard, and Ozelle Boone Broyles.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with the family receiving friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. A cryptside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at theMausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the AlzheimersAssociation, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Condolences may be offered online at www. richandthompson.com. [17975]
William“Holt” Boone
BURLINGTON - William“ Holt” Boone, 89, of Burlington passed away at White Oak Manor on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 after several months of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the loving husband of the late Wilma Byrd Boone and the son of Joel Ralph Boone, Sr. and BerthaHuffines Boone, both deceased.
He was a graduate of Pleasant Grove High School and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the 82ndAirborne Division. Holt retired from Bell South after 37 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Bula Masonic Lodge 409 AF & AM, member of the Board of Directors of the Faucette Fire Department for 32 years, and chartermember of the Lakeview Civitan Club for 28 years. Holt was a member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Allen Ralph Boone and wife Ann of Burlington; two grandchildren, Brandy Whitaker and husband Billy and Bryan Boone and wife Trisha; two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Fred Holt Boone; brother, Joel Ralph Boone, Jr.; and three sisters, Lillian Boone Craven, Agnes Boone Blanchard, and Ozelle Boone Broyles.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with the family receiving friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. A cryptside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at theMausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the AlzheimersAssociation, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Condolences may be offered online at www. richandthompson.com. [17975]