Willie Isley

Willie Mae Isley, 87, of Brookwood Ave. passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following several months of failing health. She was born in Elon to the late Robert and Nellie Tickle Isley. Willie Mae worked for Carolina Biological Supply for 53 years. She was a member of Shallow Ford U.C.C. where she assisted with bible school and the Girl Scouts. Willie Mae loved and lived life to the fullest and enjoyed doing for others. In keeping with her desire to help others Willie Mae donated her body to the UNC Medical School for research. Survivors include her sister Mary Alner Isley Jones of Burlington, special nieces and nephews; Charlene Gray, Larry Isley, Patricia Isley, Robert Isley, David Jones, Jeanette Martin, Ruby Sykes, other nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by great great nieces and nephews and great great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Clarence R. Isley, Challis T. Isley, half sisters; Annie Pearson, Eula Bright, Mable Burden, half brothers; Lacy Isley, Newlin Isley, Cecil Isley and John Isley. The celebration of her life will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, September 23, 2007 in the Village Square at the Village at Brookwood by Todd Martin, a great nephew. The family will receive friends following the service. Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Village at Brookwood, 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington, NC 27215. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com