Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameNancy Irene ELLINGTON [19066], [36], [14807], [19067]
BirthNov 2, 1939, Vance County, North Carolina [19066], [19067]
DeathJun 15, 2015, Alamance County, North Carolina [19068]
BurialBethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [19068]
FatherCharles Perry ELLINGTON Sr. (1907-1999)
MotherGertrude E. PASCHALL (1910-1971)
Spouses
BirthJun 20, 1941, Alamance County, North Carolina [14807], [281]
DeathOct 1, 2006, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina [14807]
BurialBethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [14807]
OccupationFarmer, Retired From Alamance Oil As Office Manager [14807]
FatherSam Holt PATTERSON (1904-1982)
MotherNannie Lou THOMASSON (1906-1979)
Marriageabt 1962 [14807]
Obituary Online notes for Nancy Irene ELLINGTON
Nancy Ellington Patterson passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Hospice Home after six months of failing health.

She was born in Vance County to the late Charles Perry Ellington, Sr. and Gertrude Paschall Ellington and was the wife to the late Thomas Russell "Tommy" Patterson who died in 2006.

Nancy retired after 35 years as a high school PE/health teacher and coach. She was an Elon College graduate, a member of the Elks Lodge, Burlington Moose Lodge, A.O. Civitans and was an avid golfer.

Survivors include her sons, Rusty Patterson and wife, Kim, and Rick Patterson; grandsons, Cole, Samuel and Chase Patterson; sisters-in-law, Rebecca B. Ellington, Gayle P. Efird and Joyce Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, Charles P. Ellington, Jr.

The celebration of life service will be held 2:00pm Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Bethlehem Christian Church by Rev. Powell Sykes. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the son, Rick Patterson's home. The family will have a private graveside service in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. - See more at: http://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituary
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Obituary Online notes for Thomas Russell (Spouse 1)
10/2/2006

Thomas Russell "Tommy" Patterson 


    BURLINGTON — Thomas Russell "Tommy" Patterson , 65, of Stoney Creek Church Road, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at UNC Hospitals after two years failing health and a two week critical illness.

He was born in Alamance County to the late Sam Holt Patterson and the late Nannie Lou Thomasson Patterson .

Tommy  was married for 44 years to Nancy Ellington Patterson, who survives.

He was a farmer who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Tommy  retired from Alamance Oil as office manager, was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Elks Lodge, Burlington Moose Lodge and A-O Civitan Club where he served as past president and was honored this year as Civitan of the Year.

    He is survived by his wife of the home, sons and daughtersin-law, Rusty and Kim Patterson , Rick and Kathie Patterson , both of Burlington; grandchildren, Cole and Samuel and a sister, Gayle P. Efird of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Lacala P. Oakes and a brother, Leighton H. Patterson .

    The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Christian Church by Rev. Dave Gilbert and Rev. Matt Smith with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 tonight at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home of his son, Rusty. Memorials may be made to The Boys and Girls Home of N.C., P.O. Box 127, Lake Wacamaw, NC 28450.

    Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com [14807]
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