Barbara Lauderdale
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Barbara Lauderdale Obituary
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Barbara Lauderdale, 80, of Due West, SC, a 1947 graduate of Chamblee (GA) High School and 1951 graduate of Erskine College, died March 8, after a long illness. A native of Kansas, Mrs. Lauderdale was a public school and piano teacher, choral director, church organist, and hand bell choir director, and led the music ministry in Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) churches in in Troutman, NC; Charlotte, NC; and in Due West, SC. She served as a Girl Scout Leader at Covent Presbyterian; President of the Women of the ARP denomination; on the Erskine College Board of Trustees; and in key leadership roles at many church conferences, the Music Conference, at the Bonclarken Assembly Grounds in NC. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 54 years, Rev. W.C. "Chap" Lauderdale and survived by two children, Rebecca Tatum and Jim Lauderdale; a grandson, Mark Tatum; a sister, Elaine Goree; and countless nieces, nephews, students and friends who remember her elegant poise, intelligence, hard work, and empathy, as well as her gifts for music and hospitality, vivacious personality, and her keen sense of humor. The family extends special thanks to the nursing staff at Covenant Way/Due West Retirement Center, where Mrs. Lauderdale was a resident for many years; and to Judy Burts, who has given much supportive friendship to the family through the years. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the Due West (SC) ARP Church at 3:00 pm, and visitation with the family at the church will follow. Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, to Covenant Way, P.O. Box 307, Due West, SC 29639 or to the W. C. Lauderdale Scholarship Fund at Erskine Theological Seminary (P.O .Box 668, Due West, SC 29639), which provides assistance for female students enrolled in Erskine Theological Seminary. "Love is a song ~ God is the music"
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Rita Hallman
March 14, 2011
Jerry & I were so sorry to hear about your mother's death. We are thinking about you. We thought your mother & dad were very special people. I know you miss them very much.
Rita & Jerry Hallman
March 11, 2011
Kieran (Owen) Campbell
March 11, 2011
Becky, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your dear mother. Although our paths "just missed" crossing and I never had the opportunity to meet her, I know she was a very special and talented person who was loved by many. My grandfather (mother's father) also had Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and it can indeed be long and difficult for everyone concerned. But I'm sure you have some comfort knowing her suffering is over and she and your dad are once again together. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mrs. Sue Brown, Denise Rix, Leon III and Celia Mitchell
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March 10, 2011
Becky, Jim and Mark,
I am sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I know this is a difficult time for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Even through saddness, you can rejoice that she is in heaven and with a new body and mind. As a music teacher, she has taken me on my journey of serving God and others. I very much respected both of your parents and they will be missed. The world is much better for people like them.
Love to all of you.
Martha Isley
The Rickenbaughs
March 9, 2011
Becky, Jim and Mark, Our hearts go out to you as you face this loss. It has been a long good bye and may God's comfort help you with the reality of your loss. I will always remember your mother's beautiful smile and love of life. She and Mama loved serving the Lord through music together, and what a wonderful legacy they gave to us, their children and grandchildren. Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Jim, Beth, Annie and Kemp
Mary-Frank Smith
March 9, 2011
Becky, so sorry about your loss. I have so many good memories of both of your parents. I will be praying for you and Jim.
Teru Kassner
March 9, 2011
Becky & Jimmy, Our prayers are with you. Teru Creel Kassner
Peggy Harrill
March 9, 2011
The long goodbye is over....the time has come for Chap and Barbara to be together once again. Please join me in celebrating the precious life of Barbara Lauderdale. While we are grieving here on earth, the joyous homecoming celebration occuring in heaven is deafening. Music will always remind me of her and her gift to us. May God bless Becky, Mark and Jim at this difficult time. He has blessed us with great memories of a wonderful lady.
March 9, 2011
Chap and Barbara were 2 of the most honorable people I've had the pleasure of knowing. My best wishes and prayers to Becky and Jim & Family in the loss of their mother. You should be very proud of
the journey and struggles you've endured. That GRAND REUNION now realized has surely been worth it.
Kenneth Smith
Due West, SC
Betty Hunt
March 9, 2011
Jim and Becky, I was so sorry to hear about your mother's death. It is hard, I know, to go through the "long good-by" with Alzheimer's. But the joy is knowing that she is now experiencing the wholeness of both body and mind. Helen Kemp wrote a song with the opening words: "Body, mind, spirit, voice it takes the whole person to sing and rejoice!" Your mother is rejoicing!
Love, Betty Hunt
March 9, 2011
Dear Becky,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Sympathy,
Paula and Bob Gustafson
Donald and JoAnna Kennedy
March 9, 2011
Our love and peayers are with your family I had wonderful times with your mother, making wonderful memories. We will miss her.
Marilyn Dallman Seymour
March 9, 2011
Dear Becky and Jim,
My prayers are with you. May you be blessed with wonderful memories.
Ruth Hill
March 9, 2011
Jim, Becky,and Mark,
It was such a great blessing to care for your mom during her stay at CNC at Covenant Way. I will never forget her smile, and her love for her family, even in her long illness.I so appreciated her spontaneous phases that brought laughter not only to us, but also to herself, like when she told Heather and I to "hush" when we were singing and then just burst into laughter. That Music Teacher in her never left her. I loved her and I love ya'll. Praying for God to bless with His comfort and perfect peace in the days ahead. She is singing in Heaven now.
Love to all, Ruth Hill
Marilyn Allison Simmons
March 9, 2011
Dear Jim and Becky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It was a privilege and a blessing to have known your mom.
Love to both of you,
Marilyn
March 9, 2011
Kenneth Smith
Due West, SC
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