Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 12, 1933, Guilford County, North Carolina [21301], [21309]
DeathJul 26, 2020, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21301]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina
FatherLester Roy FRIDDLE (1902-1976)
MotherDaisy Deen THOMAS (1904-1985)
Spouses
BirthJan 15, 1935, Rowan County, North Carolina [21312]
DeathDec 9, 2009, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21301], [21312]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [21312]
FlagsUnion Army
Marriage1955 [21312]
Obituary Online notes for Erma Dell FRIDDLE
7/30/2020

Erma Dell Friddle Weaks

August 12, 1933 ~ July 26, 2020 (age 86)

Mrs. Erma Dell Friddle Weaks, age 86, of Gibsonville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Liberty Commons of Alamance after several months of failing health.

A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Lester Roy Friddle and the late Daisy Thomas Friddle and was married for over 54 years to the late Donald Edward Weaks, who passed in 2009. 

She retired from Burlington Industries after 44 years of service and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Whitsett. Erma enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.  Erma will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Mrs. Weaks is survived by her daughter, Alesia Hughes (Barry Wyrick); two granddaughters, Brittany Hughes Strothmann (Kyle) and Christina Hughes (Zak Reynolds); great granddaughter, Kaylee Strothmann; a sister, Linda Friddle Jones (Richard); a brother, Harold Friddle (Faith); several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and a brother-in-law, C. A. “Snookie” Weaks, Jr. (Connie). 

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a sister, Marlene Whitesell (Alton).

The family will be holding private services.   
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Whitsett, 7006 Burlington Rd., Whitsett, NC 27377.

We encourage you to send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Erma Dell Friddle Weaks, please visit our floral store. [21301]
Obituary Online notes for Donald Edward (Spouse 1)
Donald Edward Weaks, 74, passed away Thursday December 9, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a year of failing health.

He was married for fifty-four years to Erma Dell Friddle Weaks and was born January 15, 1935 in Rowan County to the late Chester A. Weaks, Sr. and the late Marjorie Ragsdale Weaks.

Donald served in the US Army and retired from Ball Metals. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother that will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife of the home, a daughter Alesia Hughes of Elon, grandchildren, Brittany Hughes, Christina Hughes and a brother Chester A. "Snookie" Weaks, Jr. and his wife Connie of Topsail Island.

There will be a graveside service 12:30 PM Saturday at Alamance Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Tim Stevens.


https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/donald-weaks [21312]
Last Modified Aug 3, 2026Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
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