Elsie Moon Lindley

Elsie Moon Lindley 95, of Pittsboro died Friday, October 19, 2012 at Hospice & Palliative Care Center Of Alamance-Caswell, Burlington, NC. . Mrs. Lindley was born March 8, 1917 in Chatham County. She was the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Terry) Moon. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wayne Lindley, a son, Bobby Lee Lindley; brothers, French and Elmer Moon, sisters, Lou Alice Moon Gray and Hilda Gray Moon Petty Elsie attended Mud Lick School until the 5th grade and then Silk Hope School where she loved basketball and played all through high school. She was an All-County and All-State player during those days. Up until it was too difficult for her to get in the stands, she attended high school and college games. Elsie retired from Burlington Industries, formerly Mays Hosiery, where she worked for 35 years. She often said "I loved every minute of working there". She continued friendship with former co-workers throughout her life. She was a member of South Fork Friends Church and the Missionary Society. She was a dear friend and neighbor to many, often taking them to doctor's appointments and other activities until she could no longer drive (at age 89). Wilma Andrew was like a sister to her. Elsie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother..and a good Christian lady who will be missed by all. After retiring from Burlington Industries, she worked for Richard Fox at Best Foods for over 10 years cooking and cultivating many new friendships. Elsie was not one to sit at home and be idle. She was a member of the Garden Club and the Home Demonstration Clubs in Chatham County for many years where she made baskets, pillows, quilts, and other handmade items which she gave to friends and family. She is survived by one daughter: Elaine Woody LeBuhn (Robert) of New Jersey and Colorado; daughter-in-law, Ethel Covert Lindley of Siler City, NC; grandchildren, Sharon Lindley Bowers (Nelson) of Pittsboro, Jason Lindley Woody (Suzanne) of Greenwich, CT, Jamie Covert Lindley (Gina) of Siler City; step-grandchildren, Tony Wright, Tammy Wright Bass, Anne LeBuhn MacCowatt, Ellen LeBuhn Walsh, Robert LeBuhn and Richard LeBuhn;; great-grandchildren, Courtney Bowers Andrews (Jim) of Hillsborough, Kelsey Bowers Maynard (Alex) of Roxboro, Aubrey Bowers of Pittsboro, and Tucker Cole Lindley of Siler City; Samuel Lindley Woody and George David Woody of Old Greenwich, CT; step great-grandchildren, Tanner and Jaycee Dooley, Morgan Wright, Hunter Bass, Mimi, Liza and Tommy MacCowatt, David and Julia Walsh, Katie, Emmaline and Johanna LeBuhn; great great-grandchildren, Avery Lee Ann Andrews and Evan James Andrews of Hillsborough; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:00 am at South Fork Friends Church, 359 South Fork-Bethel Road, Snow Camp with Andrew Nedham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to South Fork Friends Church Cemetery Fund or to South Fork Ladies Missionary Society, 359 South Fork-Bethel Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349, or to Life Path Hospice Center in Burlington, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.