Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJun 28, 1953, Alamance County, North Carolina [289], [24724]
DeathApr 18, 2020, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [36]
FatherGarland Edward THOMAS (1928-1993)
MotherEmily Lee CANTRELL (1929-2016)
Spouses
BirthNov 20, 1954, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [24761], [24762]
DeathApr 18, 2020, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [36]
FatherClayton Edgar HEFFNER Jr. (1929-2011)
MotherMarie DOUGLAS (1933-2019)
MarriageNov 17, 1977, Alamance County, North Carolina [24753]
Separation [24765]
ChildrenCandice Camille (1979-2020)
Obituary Online notes for “Eddie” Edward Lee THOMAS
4/24/2020

Edward Lee Thomas

BURLINGTON - Edward Lee Thomas of Burlington passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham is assisting the family. [24757]



Edward Lee Thomas “Eddie”

June 28, 1953 ~ April 18, 2020 (age 66)
 
Edward Lee Thomas "Eddie" of Burlington passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.

A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Susan Camille Heffner Thomas and the son of the late Garland Thomas and the late Emily Cantrell Thomas.  He was employed with the Alamance County Emergency Medical Services for 31 years and volunteered with the A.O. Fire Department for 37 years. 

Eddie was in the Alamance County beekeepers club and was in a hunting club as well. Eddie loved to farm and ride horses.
 
Survivors include a son, Jon Andrew Thomas and his wife Brittany; grandchildren, Ethan Garrett Wynn, Rebekkah Brianna Wynn and Clayton Andrew Lee Thomas; and son-in-law, Billy Wynn.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Candice Thomas Wynn.

In light of the recent restrictions due to the Coronavirus, there will be a memorial service held at a later date.
[24725]
 
Obituary Online notes for Susan Camille (Spouse 1)
4/24/2020

Susan Camille Heffner Thomas

BURLINGTON - Susan Camille Heffner Thomas of Burlington passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham is assisting the family. [24763]


Susan Camille Heffner Thomas
November 20, 1954 ~ April 18, 2020 (age 65)

Susan Camille Heffner Thomas, 65, of Burlington passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.

A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Edward Lee Thomas and the daughter of the late Clayton Edgar Heffner and the late Marie Douglas Heffner. She was a retired teacher who formerly taught at Burlington Christian Academy, Abundant Life Christian Academy and Clover Garden.

She was a graduate of Hugh M Cummings High School and Oral Roberts University. The foundation of her life was faith, family and her many friends.  She was known for her sense of humor, artistic gifts of painting, crafts, knitting and kindness. Camille also taught classes on different kinds of needlework at ACC and at the Kernodle Senior Center.  She volunteered at the White House in Graham. She had a great love for animals and always had a dog or cat. She enjoyed horseback riding, bee keeping  . Camille was an active member of  Burlington Assembly of God  where she sang in the choir, volunteered for several groups.  She was an active member of the Alamance Chorale.

Survivors include a son, Jon Andrew Thomas and his wife Brittany; grandchildren, Ethan Garrett Wynn, Rebekkah Brianna Wynn and Clayton Andrew Lee Thomas; and son-in-law, Billy Wynn.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Candice Thomas Wynn.

In light of the recent restrictions due to the Coronavirus, there will be a memorial service held at a later date.
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