Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialBethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [27069], [27070]
FatherHerman U. BLANCHARD (1909-1987)
MotherWilliw Marie SARTIN (1910-1995)
Spouses
BirthFeb 19, 1930, Guilford County, North Carolina [4404]
DeathSep 29, 2017 [27064]
FatherStiner Elgaven ZIMMERMAN (1905-1980)
MotherIda Mae GARRISON (1912-1994)
MarriageNov 24, 1950, Alamance County, North Carolina [4404]
Obituary Online notes for Billie Jean BLANCHARD
8/25/2014
Billie Jean Zimmerman
ELON — Billie Jean Blanchard Zimmerman, 82 of Elon passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Cumberland County and was the daughter of the late Herman and Willie Marie Sartin Blanchard.
She was a former employee with Burlington Industries and she retired from the Alamance-Burlington School System. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the church choir, the Ladies Circle and played the piano for many years.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Zimmerman Miles and her husband James of Elon; son, Vernon Chris Zimmerman of Burlington and grandchildren, Amanda Nicole Miles and Melanie Dawn Zimmerman.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Ann Zimmerman and her parents.
The service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Kurt Ward and Hospice Chaplain M.J. Tucci.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215 or to Alzheimer’s Association, 4615 Dundas Dr. Suite 103, Greensboro, NC 27407 [27069]
Billie Jean Zimmerman
ELON — Billie Jean Blanchard Zimmerman, 82 of Elon passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Cumberland County and was the daughter of the late Herman and Willie Marie Sartin Blanchard.
She was a former employee with Burlington Industries and she retired from the Alamance-Burlington School System. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the church choir, the Ladies Circle and played the piano for many years.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Zimmerman Miles and her husband James of Elon; son, Vernon Chris Zimmerman of Burlington and grandchildren, Amanda Nicole Miles and Melanie Dawn Zimmerman.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Ann Zimmerman and her parents.
The service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Kurt Ward and Hospice Chaplain M.J. Tucci.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215 or to Alzheimer’s Association, 4615 Dundas Dr. Suite 103, Greensboro, NC 27407 [27069]
Obituary Online notes for Jack Vernon (Spouse 1)
9/30/2017
Jack Vernon Zimmerman
Jack Vernon Zimmerman, 87, a native of Guilford County, lived most of his life on Burch Bridge Road, Burlington.
He was the son of the late Stiner E. and Ida Garrison and was the husband of the late Evaline Barrett Zimmerman. He was employed by Burlington Industries for over 60 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Donna (James E.) Miles; two sons, Chris Zimmerman and James A. (Lisa) Miles; three grandchildren, Amanda Miles, Dawn Zimmerman and Jamie (Kimberly) Miles; two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Cadence Miles; one step-daughter, Phyllis (Derrick) Campbell; three step-grandchildren, Megan (Dave) McPherson, Owen and Carson Campbell; and one step-greatgrandson, Cooper McPherson.
He is also survived by a sister, Jean (Guy) Tilley of Burlington; brother, Marshall (Vernett) Zimmerman of Burlington; and two nieces and a nephew.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife, daughter, Ann Zimmerman and the mother of his children, Billie Jean Zimmerman.
He had a special love for a little girl, Alexis and his canine companion, Buddy.
He loved his family and extended family, but his greatest joy in life was watching his nephew Ziggy racing.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 6 until 8 p.m. Other times the family will be at the residence.
A graveside service will be conducted at Alamance Memorial Park on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.
Jack Vernon Zimmerman
Jack Vernon Zimmerman, 87, a native of Guilford County, lived most of his life on Burch Bridge Road, Burlington.
He was the son of the late Stiner E. and Ida Garrison and was the husband of the late Evaline Barrett Zimmerman. He was employed by Burlington Industries for over 60 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Donna (James E.) Miles; two sons, Chris Zimmerman and James A. (Lisa) Miles; three grandchildren, Amanda Miles, Dawn Zimmerman and Jamie (Kimberly) Miles; two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Cadence Miles; one step-daughter, Phyllis (Derrick) Campbell; three step-grandchildren, Megan (Dave) McPherson, Owen and Carson Campbell; and one step-greatgrandson, Cooper McPherson.
He is also survived by a sister, Jean (Guy) Tilley of Burlington; brother, Marshall (Vernett) Zimmerman of Burlington; and two nieces and a nephew.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife, daughter, Ann Zimmerman and the mother of his children, Billie Jean Zimmerman.
He had a special love for a little girl, Alexis and his canine companion, Buddy.
He loved his family and extended family, but his greatest joy in life was watching his nephew Ziggy racing.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 6 until 8 p.m. Other times the family will be at the residence.
A graveside service will be conducted at Alamance Memorial Park on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.