Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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Obituary Online notes for Shirley Ann McCLAIN
8/30/2023
Shirley Ann McClain Sides
April 5, 1939 — August 30, 2023
Gibsonville, NC
Shirley Ann McClain Sides, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following several months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County she was the daughter of the late Howard McClain and the late Mildred Freeman McClain and was married for 62 years to the late Pat Delacy Sides, who passed in 2019.
Shirley was a career homemaker and a member of New Testament Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling with her late husband, crocheting and completing puzzles, but her true joy was found in spending time with her grandchildren. Shirley was a fan of Elvis Presley and her favorite NASCAR driver, Mark Martin.
Mrs. Sides is survived by her five children, Rickey Sides, Patricia “Patsy” Albright (John), Sharon Tucker (Michael), Cathy Cook and Jennifer Turner (Chris); fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren; a brother, Bobby McClain; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two daughters, Cindy Sutton and Denise Upchurch; a granddaughter, Kamryn Turner; a brother, Donald McClain; and a sister, Marjorie Neill.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ken Jackson.
Interment will at follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 on Friday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
You may sign the online register book and view the service at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [32043]
Shirley Ann McClain Sides
April 5, 1939 — August 30, 2023
Gibsonville, NC
Shirley Ann McClain Sides, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following several months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County she was the daughter of the late Howard McClain and the late Mildred Freeman McClain and was married for 62 years to the late Pat Delacy Sides, who passed in 2019.
Shirley was a career homemaker and a member of New Testament Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling with her late husband, crocheting and completing puzzles, but her true joy was found in spending time with her grandchildren. Shirley was a fan of Elvis Presley and her favorite NASCAR driver, Mark Martin.
Mrs. Sides is survived by her five children, Rickey Sides, Patricia “Patsy” Albright (John), Sharon Tucker (Michael), Cathy Cook and Jennifer Turner (Chris); fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren; a brother, Bobby McClain; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two daughters, Cindy Sutton and Denise Upchurch; a granddaughter, Kamryn Turner; a brother, Donald McClain; and a sister, Marjorie Neill.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ken Jackson.
Interment will at follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 on Friday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
You may sign the online register book and view the service at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [32043]
Obituary Online notes for Pat Delacy (Spouse 1)
6/1/2019
Pat Delacy Sides
GIBSONVILLE - Pat Delacy Sides, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following several years of failing health. He was born in Liberty on May 26, 1937 to the late Raymond Carlton Sides and Ruby Moser Pattishall and was the husband of 62 years to Shirley Ann McClain Sides of the home.
Pat was a proud veteran, having faithfully served in the US Marines and was of the Methodist faith. He worked many years as a truck driver for Associated Transport before later retiring from Carolina Freight. Pat enjoyed shooting pool, bowling with his wife and was an avid UNC Tarheel, Dallas Cowboy and NASCAR fan, although his true joy was found in playing with his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; son, Rickey Sides (Lottie); daughters, Denise Upchurch, Patricia “Patsy” Albright (John), Sharon Tucker (Michael), Cathy Cook, Jennifer Turner (Chris); fifteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Stanfield, Frances Sides and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cindy Sutton; granddaughter, Kamryn Turner and brother, Raymond Sides.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. David Gaddy with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home and other times at his home.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [32041]
Pat Delacy Sides
GIBSONVILLE - Pat Delacy Sides, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following several years of failing health. He was born in Liberty on May 26, 1937 to the late Raymond Carlton Sides and Ruby Moser Pattishall and was the husband of 62 years to Shirley Ann McClain Sides of the home.
Pat was a proud veteran, having faithfully served in the US Marines and was of the Methodist faith. He worked many years as a truck driver for Associated Transport before later retiring from Carolina Freight. Pat enjoyed shooting pool, bowling with his wife and was an avid UNC Tarheel, Dallas Cowboy and NASCAR fan, although his true joy was found in playing with his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; son, Rickey Sides (Lottie); daughters, Denise Upchurch, Patricia “Patsy” Albright (John), Sharon Tucker (Michael), Cathy Cook, Jennifer Turner (Chris); fifteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Stanfield, Frances Sides and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cindy Sutton; granddaughter, Kamryn Turner and brother, Raymond Sides.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. David Gaddy with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home and other times at his home.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [32041]