Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthApr 6, 1934, Alamance County, North Carolina [23326]
BurialUnion Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [23326]
FlagsUS Army, US Military
FatherWalter Holt GARRISON (1888-1973)
MotherNorma Marie McCULLOCH (1908-1978)
Spouses
BirthMay 2, 1932, Lancaster County, Nebraska [31753]
DeathMay 28, 2020, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [31753]
BurialUnion Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [31753]
FatherJohn Russell SHEPHERD (1899-1981)
MotherMary Ellen GRAHAM (1899-1967)
Children(Confidential, Male)
Obituary Online notes for Walter Norman GARRISON
1/23/2011
Walter Norman Garrison
BURLINGTON —— Walter Norman Garrison, 76, of Stoney Creek Church Rd. passed away Friday January 21, 2011, at the Hospice Home following several months of failing health.
He was the husband of Barbara Shepherd Garrison for 51 years.
Norman was born April 6, 1934 in Alamance County to the late Walter Holt and Marie McCulloch Garrison.
He served in the U.S. Army, and was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge.
He graduated from NCSU where he was inducted into the Alpha Zeta Fraternity an honor fraternity for agriculturestudents.Normanwasthe Farm Manager at the Richard T. Fountain Training School for Boys in Rocky Mount and former agriculture teacher at Johnston County Technical College.
He retired from Leon Gilliam & Sons and was an active member of Union Ridge Church. He had served as the Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and Sunday School teacher.
Survivors include his wife of the home, a son Mark Russell Holt Garrison of Raleigh, sisters; Sara Jo Kruchten of Mechanicsville, VA, Lucille (Don) Wilson of Fletcher, NC a brother John (Kathy) Garrison of Burlington, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held 12:00 PM Monday at Union Ridge Church by the Rev. Dan Ficklin. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home of his brother John Garrison, 1543 Stoney Creek Church Rd.
Memorials may be made to the Activities Center at Union Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [23326]
Walter Norman Garrison
BURLINGTON —— Walter Norman Garrison, 76, of Stoney Creek Church Rd. passed away Friday January 21, 2011, at the Hospice Home following several months of failing health.
He was the husband of Barbara Shepherd Garrison for 51 years.
Norman was born April 6, 1934 in Alamance County to the late Walter Holt and Marie McCulloch Garrison.
He served in the U.S. Army, and was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge.
He graduated from NCSU where he was inducted into the Alpha Zeta Fraternity an honor fraternity for agriculturestudents.Normanwasthe Farm Manager at the Richard T. Fountain Training School for Boys in Rocky Mount and former agriculture teacher at Johnston County Technical College.
He retired from Leon Gilliam & Sons and was an active member of Union Ridge Church. He had served as the Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and Sunday School teacher.
Survivors include his wife of the home, a son Mark Russell Holt Garrison of Raleigh, sisters; Sara Jo Kruchten of Mechanicsville, VA, Lucille (Don) Wilson of Fletcher, NC a brother John (Kathy) Garrison of Burlington, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held 12:00 PM Monday at Union Ridge Church by the Rev. Dan Ficklin. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home of his brother John Garrison, 1543 Stoney Creek Church Rd.
Memorials may be made to the Activities Center at Union Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [23326]
Obituary Online notes for Barbara Carol (Spouse 1)
5/29/2020
Barbara Shepherd Garrison
May 2, 1932 ~ May 28, 2020 (age 88)
Barbara Carol Shepherd Garrison, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital-Green Valley after a brief illness. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Lancaster County, NE to the late John Russell Shepherd and Mary Ellen Graham Shepherd, and was married 51 years to the late Walter Norman Garrison.
Barbara was a former librarian and teacher with the Alamance County and Person County School Systems, as well as with the John Nichols School of the Oxford Orphanage. She was a long-time member of Union Ridge Church and served on the Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly in Alamance County. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt who will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her son, Mark Russell Holt Garrison; a sister, Marilyn S. Parsonson; nieces, Carol Marrin, Sheri Peeples, Ellen Milberger, Susan Harris and Donna Early; nephews, John Rodney Garrison and Peter Parsonson; six great nephews and four great nieces.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, June 1, 2020 at Union Ridge Church Cemetery by Rev. Dan Ficklin. Out of an abundance of caution for family and friends, there will be a private viewing preceded by a public visitation from 2pm to 4pm Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will not be available for receiving during this time. Those who wish to pay their respects, are encouraged to follow safe pandemic protocols. The family will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217. [31753]
Barbara Shepherd Garrison
BURLINGTON - Barbara Carol Shepherd Garrison, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital-Green Valley after a brief illness. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Lancaster County, NE to the late John Russell Shepherd and Mary Ellen Graham Shepherd, and was married 51 years to the late Walter Norman Garrison.
Barbara was a former librarian and teacher with the Alamance County and Person County School Systems, as well as with the John Nichols School of the Oxford Orphanage. She was a long-time member of Union Ridge Church and served on the Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly in Alamance County. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt who will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her son, Mark Russell Holt Garrison; a sister, Marilyn S. Parsonson; nieces, Carol Marrin, Sheri Peeples, Ellen Milberger, Susan Harris and Donna Early; nephews, John Rodney Garrison and Peter Parsonson; six great nephews and four great nieces.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 1, 2020 at Union Ridge Church Cemetery by Rev. Dan Ficklin. Out of an abundance of caution for family and friends . , there will be a private viewing preceded by a public visitation from 2 pm to 4 pm Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will not be available for receiving during this time. Those who wish to pay their respects, are encouraged to follow safe pandemic protocols. The family will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [31755]
Barbara Shepherd Garrison
May 2, 1932 ~ May 28, 2020 (age 88)
Barbara Carol Shepherd Garrison, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital-Green Valley after a brief illness. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Lancaster County, NE to the late John Russell Shepherd and Mary Ellen Graham Shepherd, and was married 51 years to the late Walter Norman Garrison.
Barbara was a former librarian and teacher with the Alamance County and Person County School Systems, as well as with the John Nichols School of the Oxford Orphanage. She was a long-time member of Union Ridge Church and served on the Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly in Alamance County. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt who will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her son, Mark Russell Holt Garrison; a sister, Marilyn S. Parsonson; nieces, Carol Marrin, Sheri Peeples, Ellen Milberger, Susan Harris and Donna Early; nephews, John Rodney Garrison and Peter Parsonson; six great nephews and four great nieces.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, June 1, 2020 at Union Ridge Church Cemetery by Rev. Dan Ficklin. Out of an abundance of caution for family and friends, there will be a private viewing preceded by a public visitation from 2pm to 4pm Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will not be available for receiving during this time. Those who wish to pay their respects, are encouraged to follow safe pandemic protocols. The family will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217. [31753]
Barbara Shepherd Garrison
BURLINGTON - Barbara Carol Shepherd Garrison, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital-Green Valley after a brief illness. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Lancaster County, NE to the late John Russell Shepherd and Mary Ellen Graham Shepherd, and was married 51 years to the late Walter Norman Garrison.
Barbara was a former librarian and teacher with the Alamance County and Person County School Systems, as well as with the John Nichols School of the Oxford Orphanage. She was a long-time member of Union Ridge Church and served on the Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly in Alamance County. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt who will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her son, Mark Russell Holt Garrison; a sister, Marilyn S. Parsonson; nieces, Carol Marrin, Sheri Peeples, Ellen Milberger, Susan Harris and Donna Early; nephews, John Rodney Garrison and Peter Parsonson; six great nephews and four great nieces.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 1, 2020 at Union Ridge Church Cemetery by Rev. Dan Ficklin. Out of an abundance of caution for family and friends . , there will be a private viewing preceded by a public visitation from 2 pm to 4 pm Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will not be available for receiving during this time. Those who wish to pay their respects, are encouraged to follow safe pandemic protocols. The family will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [31755]