Thelma Hagler Somers

Thelma Hagler Somers 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010, in Gore, Virginia.

Mrs. Somers was born in 1924 in Charlotte, North Carolina and lived there until recently. She was the cherished daughter of Sam and Bessie Hagler.

She was married to Benjamen F. Somers in 1940 and until his death.

She was a regular member of North Side Baptist Church and a great believer in her Lord. She was a regular visitor to the nursing homes in Charlotte, always lifting everyone’s spirits with her beautiful smile. She will be forever missed.

She is survived by daughters Linda Moore of Gore, and Carolyn Dorr of Winchester, and a son, David Somers and his wife, Lynn, of Mt. Airy, NC. She was a cherished grandmother to Crystal Richardson of Clarksville, MD, Michael (Ken) Moore of Baltimore, MD, Sara Dorr of Gore, VA, John and Danny Kale of Charleston, SC, April and Julie Somers of Mt. Airy, and four great grandchildren. She was a beloved mother to Benny Somers, Jr.; a sister of Katherine Hagler Duke and Sonny Hagler, who have all preceded her in death.

She is also survived by her long time friend and companion, Palmer Bishop and their cat, Whitey, as well as many friends.

All services will be private.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of your choice.

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