Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Spouses
DeathDec 18, 2014, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina [13102]
FatherCarl Monroe ALLEN Sr. (1899-1955)
MotherDoris Victoria HUFFMAN (1923-2003)
Children(Confidential, Male)
Obituary Online notes for Joyce Elizabeth ISLEY
8/15/2022
Joyce Isley Allen
July 14, 1946 ~ August 11, 2022 (age 76)
Joyce Isley Allen, 76, of Gibsonville passed away at AuthoraCare Hospice Home on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Carl Monroe Allen and the daughter of Fleet Worth Isley and Narva Stinson Isley, both deceased. Joyce graduated from Southern High School in 1964 and then completed training as an X-ray Technician. She worked as a Mammography Technician for many years prior to her retirement. Joyce was a member of Frieden’s Lutheran Church.
An artist in many forms, Joyce enjoyed painting and jewelry design, macrame and cross-stitch. She was a social butterfly with the Lunch Bunch, breast cancer advocate and
partner in retail therapy and adventures with cousin Catherine. She served as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at Fire Station #28 over the past 15 years.
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Stafford and wife Cariann; granddaughters, MacKenzie Stafford and Haylee Martin; grandsons, Ethan Stafford and Nicholas Martin; great grandchildren, Nora Walton and Hudson Martin; and brothers, Lynn Isley and Michael Isley.
A memorial service will be conducted at Frieden’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Weather permitting, there will be a short trenching & flower planting ceremony of Joyce and her late husband’s cremains at their property in Gibsonville.
Memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Hospice and Palliative Care, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [13113]
Joyce Isley Allen
July 14, 1946 ~ August 11, 2022 (age 76)
Joyce Isley Allen, 76, of Gibsonville passed away at AuthoraCare Hospice Home on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Carl Monroe Allen and the daughter of Fleet Worth Isley and Narva Stinson Isley, both deceased. Joyce graduated from Southern High School in 1964 and then completed training as an X-ray Technician. She worked as a Mammography Technician for many years prior to her retirement. Joyce was a member of Frieden’s Lutheran Church.
An artist in many forms, Joyce enjoyed painting and jewelry design, macrame and cross-stitch. She was a social butterfly with the Lunch Bunch, breast cancer advocate and
partner in retail therapy and adventures with cousin Catherine. She served as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at Fire Station #28 over the past 15 years.
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Stafford and wife Cariann; granddaughters, MacKenzie Stafford and Haylee Martin; grandsons, Ethan Stafford and Nicholas Martin; great grandchildren, Nora Walton and Hudson Martin; and brothers, Lynn Isley and Michael Isley.
A memorial service will be conducted at Frieden’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Weather permitting, there will be a short trenching & flower planting ceremony of Joyce and her late husband’s cremains at their property in Gibsonville.
Memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Hospice and Palliative Care, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [13113]
Obituary Online notes for Carl Monroe (Spouse 1)
12/20/2014
Carl Monroe Allen Jr.
GIBSONVILLE — Carl Monroe Allen Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
He was born Sept. 25, 1954, to the late Carl Monroe Allen Sr. and Doris Huffman Allen. He was also predeceased by his beloved grandparents, Cyrus Fowler and Ellie Heritage Huffman.
Carl attended Lenoir Rhyne University, Elon University and graduated from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. with a Master’s degree in Allied Health Sciences and Physician’s Assistant. He served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Guilford County and as a Physician’s Assistant at Kernodle Clinic, Burlington, N.C., Emergicare, Jamestown, N.C., Moses Cone Hospital and Women’s Hospital, Greensboro, N.C., Piedmont Prime Care, Danville, Va., Southern Virginia Orthopedics, South Boston, Va.
Carl served as a volunteer fireman and EMT with Gibsonville Fire Dept. and currently served as a fireman and board member for Fire District 28, Gibsonville, N.C. Carl was known as a Master Woodworker and #1 fan of the music group Chicago, having attended over 50 concerts.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joyce Isley Allen; stepson, Jeffrey Stafford (Cariann);
granddaughter, MacKenzie Stafford; grandson,
Ethan Stafford; and stepgrandson, Nicholas Martin.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, N.C. Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Sign an online Book of Memories at www.omegafsc.com
The family wishes to express extreme gratitude to the doctors and medical staff of Duke University Medical Center, Oncology and Medical Intensive Care Units.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Fire District 28, 6619 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
Omega Funeral Service and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements. [13102]
Carl Monroe Allen Jr.
GIBSONVILLE — Carl Monroe Allen Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
He was born Sept. 25, 1954, to the late Carl Monroe Allen Sr. and Doris Huffman Allen. He was also predeceased by his beloved grandparents, Cyrus Fowler and Ellie Heritage Huffman.
Carl attended Lenoir Rhyne University, Elon University and graduated from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. with a Master’s degree in Allied Health Sciences and Physician’s Assistant. He served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Guilford County and as a Physician’s Assistant at Kernodle Clinic, Burlington, N.C., Emergicare, Jamestown, N.C., Moses Cone Hospital and Women’s Hospital, Greensboro, N.C., Piedmont Prime Care, Danville, Va., Southern Virginia Orthopedics, South Boston, Va.
Carl served as a volunteer fireman and EMT with Gibsonville Fire Dept. and currently served as a fireman and board member for Fire District 28, Gibsonville, N.C. Carl was known as a Master Woodworker and #1 fan of the music group Chicago, having attended over 50 concerts.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joyce Isley Allen; stepson, Jeffrey Stafford (Cariann);
granddaughter, MacKenzie Stafford; grandson,
Ethan Stafford; and stepgrandson, Nicholas Martin.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, N.C. Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Sign an online Book of Memories at www.omegafsc.com
The family wishes to express extreme gratitude to the doctors and medical staff of Duke University Medical Center, Oncology and Medical Intensive Care Units.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Fire District 28, 6619 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
Omega Funeral Service and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements. [13102]