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Elizabeth Latchum Obituary
Age 92, died June 11, 2011. She was born in Fayetteville, NC and lived in Jensen Beach, FL after living in Wilmington, DE for many years.
In Who's Who of American Women, Betty was an outstanding civic worker. She was a school teacher in NC and was later on the Delaware Board of Education for many years. She was an active Jr. Board volunteer at Wilmington Christiana Care Hospital and president of numerous organizations.
Betty is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Murray "Beth" of Palm City, FL; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Murray McArthur Latchum Anglada of PA; 3 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Adelaide and Colton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, United States District Court Judge James L. Latchum; a daughter, Su-Allan; a sister, Mary McArthur Pope; and a brother, Joseph Allen McArthur.
A private memorial service is being planned.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997 or McPherson Presbyterian Church, 3525 Clifdale Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303.
Arrangements handled by
EDGLEY CREMATION SERVICES, Stuart, FL
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Doug Gerdts
July 7, 2011
Hi Beth,
So sorry to hear of your mother's death -- what a charming and graceful woman. I enjoyed knowing her and meeting you!
God's blessings always,
Doug
Dick and Marilyn Powers
July 2, 2011
Beth, I remember the first time I met your mother. It was on my wedding day, September 30, 1972. I had been clerking for the Judge for about five weeks. She was as friendly as if she had known Marilyn and me for years. Your parents did not know a soul at the wedding except me, but the folks they were seated with-- Marilyn's work people-- told Marilyn they could not get over how friendly, outgoing and down to earth the Latchums were. A couple of months later we invited them over to our apartment. They brought homemade salad dressing and roses and made the two nervous newlyweds feel completely at ease. Every time I talked with Betty after that, she wanted to know how Marilyn and I--and as the years passed, "the girls"-- were doing. She was a great lady. Marilyn and I wish you and Liz and the grandchildren all the best.
Kent Jordan
June 30, 2011
Dear Beth,
Sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of loss. Your mother was such a wonderfully gracious woman, it was always a pleasure to spend time with her. She had a knack for making all of your father's law clerks feel like they were family. God bless you and the rest of your parents' posterity with the happiest memories of this great lady.
Kent Jordan
Randall Huber
June 30, 2011
Dear Beth,
I am so sorry to read of your mother's passing. I have meant to call so many times and it always got put on a back burner. You know what they say about good intentions.
I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to get to know your dear mother while she was living at Forwood Manor. She and I had many wonderful chats and shared a lot of our life stories with each other. She was a joy to be around and so much fun.
May God bless you with the comfort and strength you need to get through these difficult times and may a smile come on your face every time her name is mentioned.
May she rest in peace and be joyful in her new heavenly home,
Randy Huber
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