Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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Obituary Online notes for Ronald Lee BRAFFORD
Father, husband, son, brother....
What can I say about my dad.... he was a fun, loving person with big plans. He loved kids and coached many little league teams in Burlington/Graham for years. I was a cheerleader for the CWA Football team he coached.
He loved the outdoors, boating, fishing, golf and playing with his girls.
We worked at Western Electric right out of high school till he passed. I am proud he was involved in top secret missile work during the Cuban Missile Crisis years. We were to move to Kwajalein for his work just before he found out he was sick.
He and mom wanted to get married- he was 17 she was 15. They took a road trip to Dillon, SC only to learn they couldn't get married without a signature. They drove all the way back home for both sets of parents to sign. They knew they would get married one way or another. Back to Dillon they went- high school sweethearts married young and separated young.
My dad passed of brain cancer at the age of 34 leaving mom with 2 small girls to raise. There was no Hospice then, mom quit her job to stay home and take care of dad. It was a blessing the cancer took him quickly (Feb to Oct). Seeing him in pain daily and watching mom do everything she could to make him comfortable was hard for a 10 and 6 year old. But we learned that love has no boundaries- they took their vows seriously and she was with him till his last breath.
He will never be forgotten- he was a good man- lost too soon. [24008]
What can I say about my dad.... he was a fun, loving person with big plans. He loved kids and coached many little league teams in Burlington/Graham for years. I was a cheerleader for the CWA Football team he coached.
He loved the outdoors, boating, fishing, golf and playing with his girls.
We worked at Western Electric right out of high school till he passed. I am proud he was involved in top secret missile work during the Cuban Missile Crisis years. We were to move to Kwajalein for his work just before he found out he was sick.
He and mom wanted to get married- he was 17 she was 15. They took a road trip to Dillon, SC only to learn they couldn't get married without a signature. They drove all the way back home for both sets of parents to sign. They knew they would get married one way or another. Back to Dillon they went- high school sweethearts married young and separated young.
My dad passed of brain cancer at the age of 34 leaving mom with 2 small girls to raise. There was no Hospice then, mom quit her job to stay home and take care of dad. It was a blessing the cancer took him quickly (Feb to Oct). Seeing him in pain daily and watching mom do everything she could to make him comfortable was hard for a 10 and 6 year old. But we learned that love has no boundaries- they took their vows seriously and she was with him till his last breath.
He will never be forgotten- he was a good man- lost too soon. [24008]
Obituary Online notes for Jo Ann (Spouse 1)
5/7/2019
Jo Ann Mitchell Brafford Witherow
GRAHAM – Jo Ann Mitchell Brafford Witherow, 82, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was born January 18, 1937 in Leaksville (Eden), North Carolina to Rufus Johnson and Irene Ellington Mitchell. She was married to Ronald Lee Brafford for 16 years and then to Dillard Mack Witherow for 50 years. She worked at Kayser Roth and was a dog groomer for years. She was a member of Christian Bible Fellowship. She enjoyed flowers and taking care of her yard and known to everyone as Maw Maw. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Maw Maw will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, LeeAnn (Mike) Brumble, Tim (Linda) Witherow, Patty (Bill) Sprague, Joel (Shannon) Witherow, Joseph (Elizabeth) Witherow; grandchildren, Laurin (James) Underwood, Justin Brumble and fiancé Amanda Parleir, Heather (Isaac) Fahnrich, Bekah (Caleb) Frye, Catherine Witherow, Jacob Dietrich, Sydney Dietrich, Megan Webb and five great grandchildren and her special fur child Lucy. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands and her parents.
The family would like to thank caregiver Denise Edwards, Stephanie and the care team at the Hospice Home of Alamance/ Caswell.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 8 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory from 6 pm - 8 pm and at other times at the home of Tim Witherow.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 9 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Randy Kidd and Pastor Bruce Readling. Interment will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [24010]
Jo Ann Mitchell Brafford Witherow
GRAHAM – Jo Ann Mitchell Brafford Witherow, 82, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was born January 18, 1937 in Leaksville (Eden), North Carolina to Rufus Johnson and Irene Ellington Mitchell. She was married to Ronald Lee Brafford for 16 years and then to Dillard Mack Witherow for 50 years. She worked at Kayser Roth and was a dog groomer for years. She was a member of Christian Bible Fellowship. She enjoyed flowers and taking care of her yard and known to everyone as Maw Maw. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Maw Maw will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, LeeAnn (Mike) Brumble, Tim (Linda) Witherow, Patty (Bill) Sprague, Joel (Shannon) Witherow, Joseph (Elizabeth) Witherow; grandchildren, Laurin (James) Underwood, Justin Brumble and fiancé Amanda Parleir, Heather (Isaac) Fahnrich, Bekah (Caleb) Frye, Catherine Witherow, Jacob Dietrich, Sydney Dietrich, Megan Webb and five great grandchildren and her special fur child Lucy. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands and her parents.
The family would like to thank caregiver Denise Edwards, Stephanie and the care team at the Hospice Home of Alamance/ Caswell.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 8 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory from 6 pm - 8 pm and at other times at the home of Tim Witherow.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 9 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Randy Kidd and Pastor Bruce Readling. Interment will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [24010]