RUSKIN, Fla. – Mrs. Billie Jean Graves Ellison, 80, formerly of High Point, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, FL.
Billie was born on August 3, 1929, in Lexington, NC, a daughter of Charles Moody (Pop) and Lucy Sowers Graves. She spent most of her adult life in the High Point area. During her lifetime she had a variety of jobs including seamstress, upholstery sewing, real estate sales, growing and distribution of plants and flowers, homemaker and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Steve Graves.
Survivors include her four children: Marsha Ellison, Greta Ellison Bambalis & husband, Keith, Robert Ellison and Randy Ellison & fiancée, Tiffany Grint; four grandchildren: Heath Ferguson & wife, Patty, Megan Bambalis Wilson, Emily Ferguson and Brett Bambalis; one great-grandson: Reilly Ferguson: four brothers: Merle Graves & wife, Ethel, Joe Graves, Johnny Graves & wife, Nancy, Tommy Graves & wife, Cheryl; four sisters; Lucy Brewer, Jerri Hancock, Rita Rhew and Annetta Kelly & husband, Dan; other relatives, cousins, nieces, nephews and tons of friends in North Carolina and in Florida.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, 206 Trindale Road, Archdale, NC, with Reverend Mike Butler officiating. A time of visitation will follow the service.
Billie was a beloved and unique woman. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Online condolences can be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com.
Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale is assisting the family.
Nancy Burke
TOBACCOVILLE – Mrs. Nancy Jean Schwalm Burke, 65, passed away on September 22, 2009. She was born July 15, 1944, to Fern Behm Hoffman and the late William (Bill) Schwalm in Pottsville, Pa. She was raised in Pine Grove, Pa. Survivors include her husband, Michael “Mike” Burke; daughter, Dawn (Scott) Royle and son, Jeffrey (Sharon) Burke. Four granddaughters, Devin and Abby Royle, Lauren and Christina Burke. Mother, Fern Hoffman, step father, Carl Hoffman and brother David Schwalm. A Celebration of Life will be held at the UNCG Alumni House, 1 College Avenue in Greensboro on Monday September 28 at 1:30 p.m. The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Forsyth County, Good Wishes Scarves (1-888-884-3653) or the The Humane Society.
Mary Williamson
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Mary Lee Marshall Williamson, 81, of 609 Ellwood Drive, died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Hospice Home at High Point.
Mrs. Williamson was born April 30, 1928 in High Point, the daughter of Will and Nellie Marshall Harris. After leaving the High Point public schools, she relocated to Harrisburg, PA. She returned to High Point in the early ‘90’s to retire; was a member of Williams Memorial CME Church; and a former member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary.
She was also active in the church choir and civic and social clubs in Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Carelock; parents; and a special nephew, Gary Jackson, who was like a son.
Survivors include her husband, Austin Williamson of the home; one sister, Rosa “Juanita” Jackson of High Point; two cousins; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Williams Memorial CME Church, 3400 Triangle Lake Rd., with Rev. Robert J. Williams, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. Family visitation will be at the church Friday, 11:30 am to 12:00 noon, and other times at the residence.
Haizlip Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.haizlipfuneralhome.com.
Jerry Ray Adkins
HIGH POINT – Jerry Ray Adkins, 39, died September 19, 2009, in Ventura County, CA.
He was born December 27, 1969, son of James Ray and Sharon Adkins.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon Leija and husband Jose G. of Advance; his father, James Adkins and wife Linda of Thomasville; his sister, Tayra Steiner and husband Jeremy of Randleman; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church, 5113 Old Greensboro Road, Randleman. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of the sister, 110 Maness Drive, Randleman.
Lillie Newell
LEXINGTON – Lillie Byrd Newell, 79, of Hunt Road died September 23, 2009, at her home.
No services will be held at this time.
Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, is assisting the family.
Mary T. Crotts
ASHEBORO – Mrs. Mary Etta Trotter Crotts, 86, died September 22, 2009.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Mt. Shepherd UMC Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.
William R. Bowers
HIGH POINT – William “Will” Ryan Bowers, 14-week-old infant son of Chris and Jenny Goude Bowers of LaPort Court, died September 22, 2009, at Brenner Children’s Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
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