Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthMay 8, 1928 [33955]
DeathJul 2, 2014, Efland, Orange County, North Carolina [33955]
BurialEfland Presbyterian Church, 3700 US Highway 70 West, Efland, Orange County, North Carolina [33955]
FatherJohn Lindsay EFLAND Sr. (1871-1968)
MotherBessie TAYLOR (1888-1978)
Obituary Online notes for “Dot” Marie Dorothy MAY
2/24/2019
Dorothy “Dot” May Efland
EFLAND - Dorothy “Dot” May Efland, 85, born July 27, 1933 to Jack and Lucille May in Graham, NC passed peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019.
She is survived by her seven children: Brenda Long (Edwin), Lucy Castle (Barry – deceased), Cindy Hale, Christie Martin-Gray (Marshall), William Efland, Jr. (Shelly), Michael Efland (Nancy), and Jaye Efland; her brother Carl “Jigger” May (Marguerite – deceased), sister Jean Lloyd (James) ; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William (Billy) Efland.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Efland Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 noon at the Efland Ruritan Club where lunch will be provided, and an opportunity to share memories of Dot. Individuals are invited to attend either or both events.
The family would like to thank the staff of LiveWell Coker Hills and Duke Hospice for their dedicated and loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Duke Hospice 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101 Durham, NC 27704, the Efland Presbyterian Church PO Box 219
Efland, NC 27243, the American Heart Association www.heart.org/ or to offer a big smile and hug to someone today. [33950]
Dorothy “Dot” May Efland
EFLAND - Dorothy “Dot” May Efland, 85, born July 27, 1933 to Jack and Lucille May in Graham, NC passed peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019.
She is survived by her seven children: Brenda Long (Edwin), Lucy Castle (Barry – deceased), Cindy Hale, Christie Martin-Gray (Marshall), William Efland, Jr. (Shelly), Michael Efland (Nancy), and Jaye Efland; her brother Carl “Jigger” May (Marguerite – deceased), sister Jean Lloyd (James) ; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William (Billy) Efland.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Efland Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 noon at the Efland Ruritan Club where lunch will be provided, and an opportunity to share memories of Dot. Individuals are invited to attend either or both events.
The family would like to thank the staff of LiveWell Coker Hills and Duke Hospice for their dedicated and loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Duke Hospice 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101 Durham, NC 27704, the Efland Presbyterian Church PO Box 219
Efland, NC 27243, the American Heart Association www.heart.org/ or to offer a big smile and hug to someone today. [33950]
Obituary Online notes for William Hill (Spouse 1)
William "Billy" Efland, 86, of Efland, NC passed away, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home with his family by his side.Billy was a dedicated and loving family man with a quiet, simple nature and infectious grin. He was committed to his church and community. A long-standing elder in his church, Billy was known for his generosity and big heart to help others. He had an affinity for cars of all types and recently restored a 48 Chevrolet with the help of friends and family. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering in his shop. Billy spent most of his career as a technician at the Efland Hosiery Mill and served in the National Guard during the Korean War.An informal gathering with light refreshments will be held to honor and celebrate Billy's life Saturday, July 5, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Efland United Methodist Church, 3418 U.S. 70, Efland, NC. Family and friends are encouraged to share favorite memories and photographs of Billy.Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 6, 2pm at Efland Presbyterian Church, 3700 U.S. 70, Efland, NC. After the funeral, the family will welcome visitors at the home place. Online condolences may be left on Billy Efland's memorial tribute at McClure Funeral Service website www.mcclurefuneralservice.net. Memorials may be made to Efland Presbyterian Church or to Duke Heart Center, Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC. 27710.Billy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy May "Dot" Efland, his seven children Brenda Long (Edwin), Lucy Castle, Cindy Hale, Christie Martin-Gray (Marshall), Bill Efland, Jr. (Shelly), Mike Efland (Nancy) and Jaye Efland; his brothers Thomas D. Efland (Helen), Franklin B. Efland (Florine), and Robert F. Efland; and his 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren as well as many other relatives.Preceding him in death were two sisters Bessie E. Hoffler and Caroline E. Harding and five brothers John L. Efland, Sr., C. M. Wilson Efland, Herman L. Efland, and M. Benton Efland. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimesnews/obit...sthash.x3JspN4v.dpuf [33955]