Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathFeb 23, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina [22130]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [22130], [30463]
Spouses
DeathAug 27, 2012, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [22130], [30465]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [30465]
Obituary Online notes for Helen Jean McKINNEY
2/25/2013
Jean McKinney Matherly
BURLINGTON — Jean McKinney Matherly, 72, went home to be with her beloved husband, son and countless other loved ones who went on before her on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the Hospice Home. She was born in Caswell County to the late Jessie Ruffus McKinney and the late Pearl Bryant McKinney and was married to the late Landon Franklin “Frank” Matherly, who died in August 2012.
Jean retired from Burlington Industries, and was a devoted and faithful member and the treasurer of Open Bible Baptist Church. She was an angel on earth and everyone who entered her home left knowing that they were loved and had an uplifted feeling and never left hungry.
She is survived by her son, Landon Harold Matherly; grandchildren, Landon (Jennifer) Matherly, Tabitha (Ernie) Santoyo-Garcia, Jessi Matherly and Kody Matherly; great-grandchildren, Destiny, Rosie, Xander, Bentley, Frankie and Mario; daughters-in-law, Joan Matherly and Tammy Matherly; brothers, Willard (Mary Jean) McKinney, Donnie McKinney and Roy (Starr) McKinney; sisters, Lois (Thurman) Oakley, Annie Ruth Perry and Ruby Talley; special friends, Mozelle McKinney and Kathleen Jurkowich; numerous beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her loving son, Franklin Lynn Matherly; sister, Luna Mae Thomas; brothers, Robert McKinney, James McKinney and Jessie McKinney.
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Steve Pruitt. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m. prior to the service. The entombment will follow in Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum. At other times the family will be at the home.
The family would like to extend a very warm thank you to the staff at Alamance Regional Medical Center and the Hospice Home staff of Alamance-Caswell for all the wonderful care and love they have shown to Jean and the family.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the American Lung Association, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, NC 27607.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowe funeralhome.com [22130]
Obituary Online notes for Landon Franklin (Spouse 1)
BURLINGTON - Mr. Landon Franklin ""Frank"" Matherly, 73, of 3008 S. Mebane Street, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved family members who went on before him on Aug. 27, 2012 at 6:20 a.m. after years of failing health and a recent battle with cancer.
Frank retired from MAP Enterprises and was a member of Open Bible Baptist Church. He enjoyed motorcycles, classic cars and being with his loved ones.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of nearly 54 years, Jean McKinney Matherly; son, Landon Harold Matherly; daughters-in-law, Joan Matherly and Tammy Matherly; grandchildren, Landon (Jennifer), Tabitha (Ernesto), Jessi and Kody; great-grandchildren, Xander, Bentley, Destiny and Rosa; brothers, Leonard (Erma), Johnny (Brenda), H.B. (Brenda), Curtis (Joy), Robert (Lisa) and Tom, all of Burlington, Bill (Caroline) of Lynchburg, Va.; sisters, Estelle Gillispie of Eden, Betty Jean Futrell of Florida, Janet (Randy) Poole of Yanceyville, Juanita Smith, Linda Faye (Wally) Boyer and Dee Matherly, all of Burlington; numerous beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Leonard Spencer Matherly and the late Nellie Harris Matherly.; his loving son, Franklin Lynn Matherly; and sister, Delphine Simpson.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Steve Pruitt and Pastor Don Collins. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will follow in Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum. At other times the family will be at the home.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Kathleen Jurkowich from Piedmont Health Senior Care (P.A.C.E.) and the Hospice Home staff of Alamance-Caswell for all the wonderful care and love they have shown to Frank and the family.
Memorials may be made to Piedmont Health Senior Care (P.A.C.E.), 1214 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell and Palliative Care, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com
.Published in TheTimesNews.com from August 27 to August 28, 2012 [30465]