Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthMar 10, 1927, Alamance County, North Carolina [11464]
DeathJan 17, 2014, Alamance County, North Carolina [11464]
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [11464]
FatherJudge Washington SHARPE (1883-1966)
Mother“ Mamie” Mary Emma SHOFFNER (1886-1976)
Marriage1946 [11464]
Obituary Online notes for Evelyn JONES
1/5/2017
Evelyn Jones Sharpe
GRAHAM – Evelyn Jones Sharpe, 90, died peacefully at the Hospice Home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.
She was born October 25, 1926 to the late James and Ruby Jones and wife of 68 years to the late Harry Sharpe.
Evelyn was born in Durham, NC and a resident of Graham, NC.
She was employed in the textile industry for much of her life and retired to be a full time homemaker and beloved mother and grandmother. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and a former member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church.
She was a devoted Christian and gained much pleasure from her church volunteer work over the years. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren, and most recently her great granddaughter, Lyla Kate. She was very proud of all of them and they made her so happy.
Evelyn is survived by sons, Larry and wife Gay and Rodney and wife Sandy, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Logan and wife Emily of Elon, Orin and Corey, both of Charlotte; great-granddaughter, Lyla Kate; two step-grandchildren, Callum Brown and wife Ashleigh of Burlington and Travis Brown and wife Alexis of Powder Springs, GA; three step great grandchildren, Gracie and Emma Brown of Burlington and Paul Brown of Powder Springs, GA; and sister, Edith Boswell and husband Gene of Graham, NC.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Juanita Harris, Pauline Long and Lucille Tuttle and brother, Buddy Jones.
A special thanks to her caregivers, Della Nickerson, Lillian Trollinger, Kay Way, Penny Butler, Peggy Johnson and Peggy Burnette for their devotion and gentle care of Evelyn during the past two years, as well as Teressa Campbell and the Hospice staff.
Services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Park.
The service will be conducted by Rev. Bob Stephenson. Other times the family will be at her residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, 1568 East Harden Street, Graham, NC 27253 or to the Hospice Home, C/O Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [34898]
Evelyn Jones Sharpe
GRAHAM – Evelyn Jones Sharpe, 90, died peacefully at the Hospice Home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.
She was born October 25, 1926 to the late James and Ruby Jones and wife of 68 years to the late Harry Sharpe.
Evelyn was born in Durham, NC and a resident of Graham, NC.
She was employed in the textile industry for much of her life and retired to be a full time homemaker and beloved mother and grandmother. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and a former member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church.
She was a devoted Christian and gained much pleasure from her church volunteer work over the years. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren, and most recently her great granddaughter, Lyla Kate. She was very proud of all of them and they made her so happy.
Evelyn is survived by sons, Larry and wife Gay and Rodney and wife Sandy, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Logan and wife Emily of Elon, Orin and Corey, both of Charlotte; great-granddaughter, Lyla Kate; two step-grandchildren, Callum Brown and wife Ashleigh of Burlington and Travis Brown and wife Alexis of Powder Springs, GA; three step great grandchildren, Gracie and Emma Brown of Burlington and Paul Brown of Powder Springs, GA; and sister, Edith Boswell and husband Gene of Graham, NC.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Juanita Harris, Pauline Long and Lucille Tuttle and brother, Buddy Jones.
A special thanks to her caregivers, Della Nickerson, Lillian Trollinger, Kay Way, Penny Butler, Peggy Johnson and Peggy Burnette for their devotion and gentle care of Evelyn during the past two years, as well as Teressa Campbell and the Hospice staff.
Services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Park.
The service will be conducted by Rev. Bob Stephenson. Other times the family will be at her residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, 1568 East Harden Street, Graham, NC 27253 or to the Hospice Home, C/O Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [34898]
Obituary Online notes for Harry (Spouse 1)
1/19/2014
Harry Sharpe
GRAHAM — Harry Sharpe, 86, died peacefully and slipped into the arms of his savior on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Hospice Home. He was born March 10, 1927 to the late Judge W. and Mary Emma Shoffner Sharpe of the Mt. Hermon Community and husband for 68 years to Evelyn Jones Sharpe, who survives.
Harry was a resident of Graham and retired as a training superintendent from Lorillard Corp. He was a devoted member of Riverside Baptist Church and a former member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and usher. He was governed by the Lord in every aspect of his life and was a fi ne example of Christian faith. He was a sportsman who enjoyed golf, hunting and fi shing and was known for his pecan pies. He was a member of the Keyston Young, Jr. Outreach Sunday School Class. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren, of whom he was so proud.
In addition to his wife, Evelyn, of the home he is survived by sons Larry and wife Gay; Rodney and wife Sandy, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Logan, Corey, Orin and wife Christine, all of Charlotte; two step-grandchildren, Callum Brown and wife Ashleigh of Burlington, Travis Brown and wife Alexis of Columbia, SC; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Gracie, Emma and Paul; brother, Tom Sharpe and wife Alma of Graham. He was preceded
in death by sisters, Vida Isley, Martha Stratton, Ruth Shoemaker; brothers J.W. Sharpe and Marvin Sharpe.
A special thanks to Della Dickerson, Marva Davis, Lillian Trollinger and Mary Trollinger for their devotion and wonderful care of him during the past year as well as the Hospice staff.
Services will be held on Monday, January 20, at 11:30 am at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am prior to the service. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Park. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Bob Stephenson and Dr. Tommy Willis.
In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, 1568 E. Harden St., Graham, NC 27253 or to the Hospice League of Alamance Caswell (Hospice Home), 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com [11464]
Harry Sharpe
GRAHAM — Harry Sharpe, 86, died peacefully and slipped into the arms of his savior on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Hospice Home. He was born March 10, 1927 to the late Judge W. and Mary Emma Shoffner Sharpe of the Mt. Hermon Community and husband for 68 years to Evelyn Jones Sharpe, who survives.
Harry was a resident of Graham and retired as a training superintendent from Lorillard Corp. He was a devoted member of Riverside Baptist Church and a former member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and usher. He was governed by the Lord in every aspect of his life and was a fi ne example of Christian faith. He was a sportsman who enjoyed golf, hunting and fi shing and was known for his pecan pies. He was a member of the Keyston Young, Jr. Outreach Sunday School Class. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren, of whom he was so proud.
In addition to his wife, Evelyn, of the home he is survived by sons Larry and wife Gay; Rodney and wife Sandy, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Logan, Corey, Orin and wife Christine, all of Charlotte; two step-grandchildren, Callum Brown and wife Ashleigh of Burlington, Travis Brown and wife Alexis of Columbia, SC; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Gracie, Emma and Paul; brother, Tom Sharpe and wife Alma of Graham. He was preceded
in death by sisters, Vida Isley, Martha Stratton, Ruth Shoemaker; brothers J.W. Sharpe and Marvin Sharpe.
A special thanks to Della Dickerson, Marva Davis, Lillian Trollinger and Mary Trollinger for their devotion and wonderful care of him during the past year as well as the Hospice staff.
Services will be held on Monday, January 20, at 11:30 am at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am prior to the service. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Park. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Bob Stephenson and Dr. Tommy Willis.
In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, 1568 E. Harden St., Graham, NC 27253 or to the Hospice League of Alamance Caswell (Hospice Home), 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com [11464]