Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1946-2009
Bet Garrison Mangum, 62, of Sparta, N.C., passed away Monday, January 19, 2009. Reception 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Sparta, N.C., Saturday, January 24, 2009. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals.
Read MoreI found this ceramic art a few years ago, created by Beth Moring Mangum '97 Bloomington. Cherishing this colorful textured creation and wishing her family much love maybe there's a family member interested in telling me more about her art?
Randy J Lofthouse
August 16, 2025 | Friend
To Robin, Rob, Beth, Frank, Linda and the Garrison family,
My heart goes out with deepest sympathy to the Mangum and Garrison families. Bet was a beautiful person - so loving, talented and strong to the end. I have always felt our daughter, Beth Mangum and son-in-law, Rob, and our granddaughters, Leah and Page have been truly blessed to be part of this family. And I know Bet must have felt a true happiness watching her children and grandchildren grow into the lovely people they are. She...
Margaret Moring
February 19, 2009 | White Stone, VA
Dear Mangum Family,
What a beautiful life, a wonderful wife, mother ,daughter, grandmother and caring person. Know that our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family at this time of loss. We love you guys and look forward to our next reunion.
Love The Bacon Family
William Bacon
February 06, 2009 | Harrodsburg, KY
To Robin, Rob, Beth, Frank, Linda and all of Bet's family,
I am so sorry about the loss of Bet - she was such a beautiful person. It is so hard to lose someone before their time. I give thanks for Bet and the inspiration she leaves with us. I hope to make her proud.
Martha Moran
February 04, 2009 | St. Louis, MO
Robin, Rob, and Frank
Words can not be written saying...I'm sorry for your loss. I thought Bet and Robin has such a wonderful, compatible relationship. I respected them both as people, artist, parents and athletes.
I do hope to stay in touch with you all.
Love Richard Freeman
Richard Freeman
February 03, 2009 | Eufaula, AL
Dear Rob,
We were so saddened to read of Bet's passing in the Watauga Democrat. Our memories of you both go back to the Glade Valley School days and you and Bet creating our first set of pottery for our marriage in 1980. And on to ski teaching at Sugar Mtn.; Fay and I staying in the NC mountains raising our girls while you both skied and taught in the wonderful mountains of Colorado. Our few trips to Turkey Knob and so happy to have visited with you and Bet there. We love each and every...
Brenda Binning
February 02, 2009 | Valle Crucis, NC
Rob,
I was so sorry to hear about Bet and certainly had no clue that she was ill when I asked Teresa to come out and see if an urn could be made for my husband, Bob.
You both were always so nice to everyone and I will treasure the urn that Bet made as we are planning Bob's memorial service for Sat., Feb 7, 2009.
I know there was so much love in your hearts for each other and as I have said many times, we take our vows to love each other "til death do we part"....it does not stop...
Clara Martin
February 02, 2009 | Yadkinville, NC
I was saddened to hear of your loss, what a true gift she had. I have several of her pieces and use them. I dont just let them sit and gather dust. That would not be right. Everything she created needs to be seen and enjoyed. My prayers are with you all of you.
Rooney Abraham Ackerman
February 01, 2009 | Richwood, OH
Dear Rob and family,
Bud and I visited with you only once at Turkey Knob when we had driven up from Glendale Springs to see family. We love the cups we bought from you on that trip and think of that visit so often. Thank you for your hospitality on that visit. It was so sad to learn the news through the Guild's newsletter and Deb Schillo. Bet was so full of life. We will be praying for your comfort.
Bud and Suzi Richards
Suzanne & Bud Richards
January 30, 2009 | Springville, AL
