Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [20333], [20034]
FatherHoward Glenn SMITH (1910-1988)
MotherEliza Lenora Susan RUDD (1912-1993)
Spouses
Marriageabt 1958 [20333]
Obituary Online notes for “Ronnie” Ronald David SMITH Sr.
2/16/2015
Ronald “Ronnie” David Smith Sr.
BURLINGTON — Ronald “Ronnie” David Smith, Sr. age 76 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of 57 years to Betty Ballard Smith who survives.
Ronnie retired from General Electric after 17 years. He was a member of Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and chairman of the deacon board. Ronnie enjoyed wood working, watching races at Ace Speedway and riding his motorcycle. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Ballard Smith of the home; sons, David Smith and wife, Johanna of Burlington, John Smith and wife, Devin of Burlington, Brent Smith and wife, Missy of Graham; grandchildren, Justin Smith, Spencer Smith, Morgan Smith, Laura (Aaron) Evans, Alex Smith, Mallory Smith, Brianna Smith and Makayla Smith; great granddaughter, Lily Evans; sister, Faye Dabbs of Graham and a brother, Gary Smith and wife, Joyce of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Glenn Smith and Eliza Lenora Susan Rudd Smith.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00pm at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mike Jones and the burial will follow at Gibsonville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, 9923 Kerr Chapel Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [20333]
Ronald “Ronnie” David Smith Sr.
BURLINGTON — Ronald “Ronnie” David Smith, Sr. age 76 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of 57 years to Betty Ballard Smith who survives.
Ronnie retired from General Electric after 17 years. He was a member of Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and chairman of the deacon board. Ronnie enjoyed wood working, watching races at Ace Speedway and riding his motorcycle. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Ballard Smith of the home; sons, David Smith and wife, Johanna of Burlington, John Smith and wife, Devin of Burlington, Brent Smith and wife, Missy of Graham; grandchildren, Justin Smith, Spencer Smith, Morgan Smith, Laura (Aaron) Evans, Alex Smith, Mallory Smith, Brianna Smith and Makayla Smith; great granddaughter, Lily Evans; sister, Faye Dabbs of Graham and a brother, Gary Smith and wife, Joyce of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Glenn Smith and Eliza Lenora Susan Rudd Smith.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00pm at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mike Jones and the burial will follow at Gibsonville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, 9923 Kerr Chapel Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [20333]
Obituary Online notes for Betty (Spouse 1)
9/4/2020
Betty Ballard Smith
BURLINGTON - Betty Ballard Smith, 79 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at Gibsonville City Cemetery by Rev. Mike Jones. Betty will be available for viewing form 1-5 pm on Friday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory. *For complete biographical information and to sign our online registry go to our website below.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com
Betty Ballard Smith
March 28, 1941 ~ September 2, 2020 (age 79)
Burlington-Betty Ballard Smith, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at ARMC. She was born in Alamance County to the late Lewis Clyde Ballard, Sr. and Lilie Mae Hutchens Ballard. She was the wife of the late Ronald David Smith, Sr.
Betty retired from Jefferson-Smurfit Company. She was a member of Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. Betty served in the nursery, as a children’s Sunday School teacher and on the hospitality committee. She enjoyed cooking and being a caregiver to those in need. Betty shared her faith through her many acts of service and was devoted to her family.
Survivors include her sons, David Smith and wife, Johanna of Burlington, John Smith and wife, Devin of Burlington and Brent Smith and wife, Missy of Graham; grandchildren, Justin (Gina) Smith, Spencer Smith, Morgan Smith, Laura (Aaron) Evans, Alex (Erin) Smith, Mallory Smith, Brianna Smith and Makayla Smith; great grandchildren, Lily Evans, Asher Evans, Jessica Smith, Chase Smith, McKenzie Smith, Madeline Smith and Melina Smith; brothers, Lewis Ballard, Jr. and wife, Deborah of Carolina Shores, NC, Gene Ballard of Orange Park, FL and Ronnie Ballard and wife, Nancy of Burlington and her canine companion “Muffin”. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters and four brothers.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Gibsonville Cemetery by Rev. Mike Jones. Betty will be available for viewing from 1-5pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, 9923 Kerr Chapel Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty Ballard Smith, please visit our floral store. [20334]
Betty Ballard Smith
BURLINGTON - Betty Ballard Smith, 79 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at Gibsonville City Cemetery by Rev. Mike Jones. Betty will be available for viewing form 1-5 pm on Friday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory. *For complete biographical information and to sign our online registry go to our website below.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com
Betty Ballard Smith
March 28, 1941 ~ September 2, 2020 (age 79)
Burlington-Betty Ballard Smith, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at ARMC. She was born in Alamance County to the late Lewis Clyde Ballard, Sr. and Lilie Mae Hutchens Ballard. She was the wife of the late Ronald David Smith, Sr.
Betty retired from Jefferson-Smurfit Company. She was a member of Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. Betty served in the nursery, as a children’s Sunday School teacher and on the hospitality committee. She enjoyed cooking and being a caregiver to those in need. Betty shared her faith through her many acts of service and was devoted to her family.
Survivors include her sons, David Smith and wife, Johanna of Burlington, John Smith and wife, Devin of Burlington and Brent Smith and wife, Missy of Graham; grandchildren, Justin (Gina) Smith, Spencer Smith, Morgan Smith, Laura (Aaron) Evans, Alex (Erin) Smith, Mallory Smith, Brianna Smith and Makayla Smith; great grandchildren, Lily Evans, Asher Evans, Jessica Smith, Chase Smith, McKenzie Smith, Madeline Smith and Melina Smith; brothers, Lewis Ballard, Jr. and wife, Deborah of Carolina Shores, NC, Gene Ballard of Orange Park, FL and Ronnie Ballard and wife, Nancy of Burlington and her canine companion “Muffin”. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters and four brothers.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Gibsonville Cemetery by Rev. Mike Jones. Betty will be available for viewing from 1-5pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, 9923 Kerr Chapel Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty Ballard Smith, please visit our floral store. [20334]