Tempie Watkins Oldham

Tempie Watkins Oldham, 85, of Barker Road, Bear Creek died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Mrs. Oldham was born in Chatham County on February 26, 1929 the daughter of Alfred and Emily (Johnson) Watkins. She was a nursing assistant, had a unique sense of humor that she shared with all she came in contact with. She loved her friends and family and was devoted to her canine companion, Simon, who was an important part of her life. Tempie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Wade Oldham, Sr. She is survived by one daughter: Sheryle Willett and husband, Danny Thompson of Goldston, NC; one son: Earl Wade Oldham, Jr. and wife, Cherrie of Bear Creek, NC; sister: Odessa W. Foushee of Pittsboro, NC; grandchildren, Brian Willett and wife, Traci of Goldston, NC; John Thomas and wife, Tammy of Sanford, NC, Brittany Oldham of Bear Creek, NC; great-grandchildren, Jacob Willett, Brody and Brooke Thomas; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Meroney United Methodist Church, 10568 NC Hwy 902, Bear Creek with Rev. Jim Whittaker officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 14, 2014 following service in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com