Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameEvelyn Robena KING 
[2146], [2145], [14294], [14295], [14302], [3302], [15767], [19527], [14308], [3303], [19525], [19526]
[2146], [2145], [14294], [14295], [14302], [3302], [15767], [19527], [14308], [3303], [19525], [19526]BirthSep 12, 1924, Alamance County, North Carolina [3303]
DeathDec 27, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [3303]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [3303]
FatherGeorge Freeman KING (1883-1947)
MotherAda RASCOE (1886-1965)
Spouses
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [2146]
OccupationRetired From Lucent Technologies [2146]
EducationBA, Elon, NC [2146]
FlagsWorld War II
FatherUbert Coleman SMITH (1883-1968)
MotherVerdie Jane Maude FAUCETTE (1890-1962)
MarriageApr 12, 1943 [3303]
Obituary Online notes for Evelyn Robena KING
12/31/2019
Evelyn King Smith
September 12, 1924 ~ December 27, 2019 (age 95)
Evelyn King Smith, 95, died at the Village at Brookwood on Friday, December 27, 2019.
She was born in Alamance County to Ada Rascoe King and George Freeman King, both deceased.
She was married to John Lacy Smith on April 12, 1943 until his death in 2003.
She was a member of Camp Springs Methodist Church where she held numerous positions in service to her church. Until her retirement, she was employed by the American Tobacco Company in Reidsville, NC.
Survivors include a daughter, Karon Matkins, of Burlington and a son, Ronald Smith and wife Carol of Burlington. She is survived by four grandchildren: Dr. Jay Matkins and wife Dr. Preeti Matkins of Charlotte, NC; Brett Matkins and wife, Karol of Rowayton, CT; Jessica Smith of Asheville, NC and Emma Mann and husband Cody of Canton, NC; four great-grandchildren: Jack, Katie, Landon and Grant Matkins. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Margaret Barber of Gibsonville.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar King and sisters, Jennie Underwood, Maggie Moore, Edna Gwyn, Elma St.Clair, Bertha Phillips and Dorothy King.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. A service will follow in the Mausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park at 1:00 PM.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Village at Brookwood and Hospice for their loving care and support.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [3303]
Evelyn King Smith
September 12, 1924 ~ December 27, 2019 (age 95)
Evelyn King Smith, 95, died at the Village at Brookwood on Friday, December 27, 2019.
She was born in Alamance County to Ada Rascoe King and George Freeman King, both deceased.
She was married to John Lacy Smith on April 12, 1943 until his death in 2003.
She was a member of Camp Springs Methodist Church where she held numerous positions in service to her church. Until her retirement, she was employed by the American Tobacco Company in Reidsville, NC.
Survivors include a daughter, Karon Matkins, of Burlington and a son, Ronald Smith and wife Carol of Burlington. She is survived by four grandchildren: Dr. Jay Matkins and wife Dr. Preeti Matkins of Charlotte, NC; Brett Matkins and wife, Karol of Rowayton, CT; Jessica Smith of Asheville, NC and Emma Mann and husband Cody of Canton, NC; four great-grandchildren: Jack, Katie, Landon and Grant Matkins. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Margaret Barber of Gibsonville.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar King and sisters, Jennie Underwood, Maggie Moore, Edna Gwyn, Elma St.Clair, Bertha Phillips and Dorothy King.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. A service will follow in the Mausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park at 1:00 PM.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Village at Brookwood and Hospice for their loving care and support.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [3303]
Obituary Online notes for John Lacy (Spouse 1)
12/14/2003
John Lacy Smith
BURLINGTON — John Lacy Smith, 82, of 1880 Brookwood Ave., died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 at Heritage Place of The Village of Brookwood.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ubert and Verdie Faucette Smith.
He served in the 995th Engineering division in WWII.
After completing his service, he attended Elon College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He taught school in Rockingham County for three years before joining Western Electric where he worked in personnel and served as a contract administrator. After 28 years, he retired from Lucent Technologies.
Mr. Smith was active in the Civitan Club of Altamahaw-Ossipee, serving as president at one time.
He was a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church where he held numerous positions in service to his church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn King Smith; a daughter, Karon Smith Matkins of Burlington; a son, Ronald Coleman Smith and wife, Carol of Burlington; four grandchildren, Dr. Jay Matkins and wife, Dr. Preeti Matkins of Charlotte; Brett Matkins and wife, Karol of Rowayton, Conn., and Jessica Smith and Emma Smith, both of Burlington; three greatgrandchildren, Jack, Katie and Landon Matkins; and three sisters, Helene Whitesell of Elon, Louise Pender of Mebane, and Margaret Barber of Gibsonville.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Mitchell Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 this evening at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Camp Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Camp Springs United Methodist Church, c/o David Vernon, 1614 Rice Road, Reidsville, N.C. 27320. [2146]
John Lacy Smith
BURLINGTON — John Lacy Smith, 82, of 1880 Brookwood Ave., died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 at Heritage Place of The Village of Brookwood.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ubert and Verdie Faucette Smith.
He served in the 995th Engineering division in WWII.
After completing his service, he attended Elon College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He taught school in Rockingham County for three years before joining Western Electric where he worked in personnel and served as a contract administrator. After 28 years, he retired from Lucent Technologies.
Mr. Smith was active in the Civitan Club of Altamahaw-Ossipee, serving as president at one time.
He was a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church where he held numerous positions in service to his church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn King Smith; a daughter, Karon Smith Matkins of Burlington; a son, Ronald Coleman Smith and wife, Carol of Burlington; four grandchildren, Dr. Jay Matkins and wife, Dr. Preeti Matkins of Charlotte; Brett Matkins and wife, Karol of Rowayton, Conn., and Jessica Smith and Emma Smith, both of Burlington; three greatgrandchildren, Jack, Katie and Landon Matkins; and three sisters, Helene Whitesell of Elon, Louise Pender of Mebane, and Margaret Barber of Gibsonville.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Mitchell Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 this evening at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Camp Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Camp Springs United Methodist Church, c/o David Vernon, 1614 Rice Road, Reidsville, N.C. 27320. [2146]