Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameMary Frances WYRICK [17365], [22135], [5929]
BirthFeb 1, 1937, Guilford County, North Carolina [22135]
DeathMay 18, 2021, Guilford County, North Carolina [22135]
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [22135]
FatherAddie Hilrey WYRICK (1895-1971)
MotherLillie Elizabeth BROWN (1894-1982)
Spouses
BirthMay 22, 1935, Guilford County, North Carolina [22137]
DeathNov 27, 2016, Guilford County, North Carolina [22137]
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [22137]
FatherJessie James JOHNSON (1895-1957)
MotherLillie Lee SMITH (1896-1979)
Obituary Online notes for Mary Frances WYRICK
Mary Frances Wyrick Johnson, 84 of McLeansville passed away in Greensboro on May 18, 2021.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Funeral Chapel, Greensboro, NC, the Rev. Milton Wilder will officiate. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Johnson was born on February 1, 1937 in Guilford County, NC to the late Addie H. & Ernest Wyrick.

She was a former Trainer of the Packing Department for Lorilllard Tobacco Company where she retired with 40 years of service to the company. She was a longtime member of Hines Chapel and was a very active member of the church. She helped with Vacation Bible School and the Church's famous Chicken Pie Suppers. Mary volunteered her time to many local Rest Homes over the years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and dedicated her later years to the care of her beloved husband of 60 years "Bill".

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Thomasson and husband Mac of High Point and Robin Beasley and husband Mark of Charlotte, a brother, Bobby Wyrick of McLeansville and 3 grandchildren, Brooke Elliott, Austin Francis and Houston Beasley.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ted "Bill" Vernon Johnson, sisters, Edna Hatcher, Margaret Rumley, brothers, Ervin Wyrick, Edgar Wyrick, Willie Wyrick and James Wyrick.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 – 1:45 PM on Sunday at the funeral home just prior to the service. Flowers are welcomed, especially Pink flowers.

Forbis and Dick served the Johnson family.
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Obituary Online notes for Ted Vernon (Spouse 1)
Ted Vernon Johnson, 81, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 27, 2016.

A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Lakeview Memorial Park in the mausoleum. The family will receive friends Monday, November 28 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel.

Ted was born May 22, 1935 in Guilford County, NC to the late Jesse and Lillie Johnson. He was retired from Lorillard as an adjuster after 35 years of service. A member of Hines Chapel, Ted enjoyed collecting tractors and Ford automobiles, especially red ones. He always enjoyed spending time at the local “Stop and Shop” talking with friends and neighbors. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers.


Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel
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