Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 27, 1939, Randolph County, North Carolina [34689], [34690]
DeathJul 18, 2017, Alamance County, North Carolina [34689], [34690]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [34689], [34690]
Spouses
BirthMar 12, 1935, Caswell County, North Carolina [353], [9951]
DeathDec 19, 2022, Alamance County, North Carolina [9951]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [9951]
FlagsUS Army
FatherAubrey Brooks BOSWELL (1908-1957)
MotherNancy Susan HENSLEY (1913-1994)
Marriage1966 [34688]
Obituary Online notes for Lois Jean JARRELL
7/20/2017

Lois Jarrell Boswell


Mrs. Lois Jarrell Boswell, 77, of Burlington went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

A native of Randolph County, she was the wife of William L. “Bill” Boswell, who survives and the daughter of Roland F. Jarrell and Lucy Jarrell, both deceased.

Mrs. Boswell was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for 40 years and the Church Treasurer for 25 years.

She was a remarkable wife, mother and grandmother “Ma-Ga”. She was loved by all, and was a mentor, friend and Godly example to all who knew her.

She loved her family, her friends, her church, gospel music and most of all Jesus. She was viewed by all who knew her as a Godly, honorable and selfless woman.

In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include a daughter, Sheila Boswell Laparra and husband Matt of Elon; two grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Kendra Brooke Oliveira and William Camden Oliveira; sister, Melvia Powell of Liberty; three brothers, David Jarrell, Johnny Jarrell and Bobby Jarrell, all of Asheboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, George Jarrell and J. C. Jarrell and a sister, Priscilla Jarrell.

The funeral service will be conducted at Bethel Baptist Church, Graham, NC, on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 1 p.m. by Rev. David Jackson and Rev. Scott London with the family receiving friends from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park. Other times, the family will be at the residence.
Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham is assisting the family.

Condolences may be offered at
www.richandthompson.com. [34689]
Obituary Online notes for William Lafaette (Spouse 1)
12/21/2022

William "Bill" Lafayette Boswell
March 12, 1935 ~ December 19, 2022 (age 87)
Obituary & Services
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Obituary
William “Bill” Lafayette Boswell, 87, of Burlington passed away at AuthoraCare Hospice Home on Monday, December 19, 2022 following a brief illness.

A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of the late Lois J. Boswell and the son of Aubrey Boswell and Nancy Hensley Boswell, both deceased. He was a veteran of the
U. S. Army and retired from Western Electric with 41 years of service. Bill was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and UNC Tarheels fan. He was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for over 40 years and served as a Deacon, Trustee, and on the Pulpit Committee. He loved spending time with his family, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Boswell Laparra and husband Matthew of Burlington; three grandchildren, Kendra Oliveira, Camden Oliveira, and Taylor Laparra; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Willa Jean Webster, Loretta Madren, and Judy Boswell and two brothers, Raymond Boswell and Ronnie Boswell.

The funeral service will be conducted at Bethel Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. by Rev. David Jackson with the family receiving friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will start to receive friends at his residence beginning Monday, December 26, 2022.
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