Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameEvelyn Fay ELMORE [31429], [4562], [4561]
BirthNov 21, 1932, Alamance County, North Carolina [4561]
DeathOct 10, 2023, Guilford County, North Carolina [4561]
Spouses
BirthAug 17, 1934, Alamance County, North Carolina [31429]
DeathApr 14, 2010, Alamance County, North Carolina [31429]
BurialLinwood Cemetery, Elm & Pine Street, Graham, North Carolina [31429]
Marriageabt 1960 [31429]
ChildrenLeesa Dawn (1965-2013)
Obituary Online notes for Evelyn Fay ELMORE
10/11/2023

Evelyn Fay Robertson
November 21, 1932 ~ October 10, 2023
90 Years Old

Evelyn Elmore Robertson, 90, of Burlington passed away at Ashton Health and Rehabilitation in McLeansville, NC on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Larry Edward Robertson, Sr. and the daughter of Rev. Samuel Earl Elmore and Grace Lee Bivens Elmore, both deceased. She was a 1951 graduate of Graham High School and a 1954 graduate of Burlington City School of Nursing. Evelyn later retired from nursing after many years of service with Dr. S. Vance Huffman. She was a former member of Pleasant Grove Home Extension Club. Evelyn was a member of Longs Chapel Church where she was a former Deacon and member of the Women’s Fellowship, Bible Study Group, Sunshine Class, she attended Bethel Christian Church.

Survivors include a son, Larry E. Robertson, Jr. of the home; two grandchildren, David Ross and wife Hannah and Julie Parker and husband Avery; one great grandchild, Whitley Parker; son-in-law, Phil Ross (Renee). She was preceded in death by a daughter, Leesa Ross.

The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends following the service.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Pleasant Grove Fireman for their acts of kindness and service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217. [4561]
Obituary Online notes for Larry Edward (Spouse 1)
4/16/2010

Larry Edward Robertson Sr.


    BURLINGTON — Mr. Larry Edward Robertson Sr., 75, of 2327 N.C.49 North, Burlington, died at his residence on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7 a.m.
    Mr. Robertson was born August 17, 1934 in Alamance County. He was the husband of Evelyn E. Robertson for 49 years, who survives and the son of David Edward Robertson and Goldie O. Kinney Robertson, both deceased. Larry attended E. M. Holt School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired self-employed tractor mechanic. He was a volunteer fireman at the Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department where he was honored with 20 years of service. Larry was a member of Long’s Chapel Christian Church.
    In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include his daughter, Leesa Ross and husband Phil of Burlington; his son, Larry E. Robertson Jr. of the home; two grandchildren, Julie Ross and David Ross; and a sister, Dixie Robertson of Burlington.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Robertson and Franklin Robertson.
    The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. James Baughn. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery.
    The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham following the service. At other times they will be at the residence.
    Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to the Long’s Chapel Building Fund, 2364 N.C. 49 North, Burlington, N.C. 27217.
    The family would like to thank Fred Somers and Janice Brown, the caregivers from Maxim and Hospice of Alamance-Caswell and also all friends and neighbors for the care and support given to Larry.
    Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com  [31429]
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