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Mary Catherine Northrop

1935 - 2018

Mary Catherine Northrop obituary, 1935-2018, Wilmington, NC

Mary Northrop Obituary

MARY CATHERINE NORTHROP Mary Catherine Northrop, age 83, passed away Monday September 3rd, 2018 at Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington NC. The daughter of the late Mary Catherine Parker Northrop and William Scarlett Northrop of Wilmington, NC. She is survived by her beloved niece/daughter and best friend, Kelli Avery Dove (Charles Brian Dove) and loving sister Lillie Northrop Robinson. Mary also had many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her siblings, William Steadman Northrop, James Harris Northrop, and Sue Northrop Avery. She was born on April 10, 1935 at James Walker Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, NC. An exemplary student, Mary was co-valedictorian of New Hanover High School in 1953. She completed her undergraduate degree in Nursing at The Medical College of Virginia in 1958 and received her Master's Degree in maternal child Nursing at East Carolina University in 1988. She dedicated a large part of her life to a career in nursing as the Head Nurse of Babies Hospital at Wrightsville Beach until their closing in 1978, and then as a Nurse Educator and Nurse manager at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Many will remember her kind gentle spirit and fierce attention to detail. Her passion for reading and education was evident early in her life, as she would often sneak out on her chores and be found reading a book. As an adult, she had read thousands of books and made the New Hanover County Public Library a big part of her life. Along with being an avid reader, she had many hobbies that included a love for animals, gardening, bird watching, and spending time with family. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm, at Andrews Mortuary on Market Street. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Andrews Market Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Hanover County Public Library or Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Published by Wilmington Star-News on Sep. 5, 2018.
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Always in my thoughts and prayers!

Ida R. Smith

Work

August 29, 2021

My fond memories are a daily prayer of thankfulness for having met Ms. Northrup. I could never forget the opportunities that she provided for me. Rest in Peace!

Ida Smith

Coworker

August 29, 2020

A wonderful soul! Rest In Peace I will see you in your Heavenly Home. I will never forget your kindred spirit at Babies Hospital!

Donna Jones Carroll

September 16, 2018

Back in the day I worked in ICU as well as PRN at New Hanover and Ms Northrop was one of the supervisors. I thought the world of her. Sweet lady who loved her career. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Anne Lineberry

September 6, 2018

So sorry for your loss. My parents Patsy and Jimmy always kept me updated on Mary. Thinking and praying for the family.

Abby Thompson

Family

September 6, 2018

Abby Thompson

Family

September 6, 2018

Mary was a pleasure to work with. May God give strength and peace to the family.

Mary Lockhart

September 6, 2018

Kelli, I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful lady and I loved working with her. She spoke of you often with love and pride. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Leonard

September 6, 2018

Mary was a classmate of mine in the class of '53 at NHHS. She was such a kind and gentle person. Condolences to the family.

Clara Murray Hodges

September 6, 2018

Kelli so sorry for your loss. I love the story of how your Aunt Mary became your "Friendy " . Then you were kind enough to introduce and share her with us and she became Friendy to us. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.

Aileen and Mark

September 5, 2018

Words could never express my true feelings and the love I have always felt for Ms Northrup. I Thank God for having known her. She gave of herself!
I will always remember the opportunities she provided for me. My sincere condolences to her family.
Ida R. Smith

Ida Smith

September 5, 2018

Condolences from the staff of the Myrtle Grove Branch Library. We will miss Ms Northrop and her many library visits.

Myrtle Grove Library

September 5, 2018

Miss Mary, I enjoyed our time working together at Babies Hospital. Little did we know at that time that your nephew Jay would grow up to be my son Eric's soccer coach. It truly is a small world. Rest in peace Miss Mary.

Lynn Rabon

Coworker

September 5, 2018

So sorry for the family's loss. It's times like these when we can reflect on the loving promises of our heavenly Father. He can bring us comfort and he can soften some of the pain we are feeling in our hearts. (1 Th 4:13,14) May God grant all of you strength, guidance and peace during your time of sorrow. Sincerely,
A Friend

September 5, 2018

Kelli, I am so sorry for your loss. Ill be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Colleen Printy

Coworker

September 4, 2018

Susan Blackburn

Coworker

September 4, 2018

I never had the privilege to meet Mary but the way Kelli talked about her and seeing how her face lit up every time...I knew this woman was AMAZING!! Keli made sure that she spent time with her... always heard her say "After this run I'm gonna go spend time with Friendy!" What a loving and remarkable relationship ❤Love and blessings to you Kelli and your family

Amy Stewart

Friend

September 4, 2018

Kelli I'm so very sorry about Mary's passing. You can find comfort to know that she led a good life and that she loved you to the moon and back.

Dixie Fontaine

Sister

September 4, 2018

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5

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington

1617 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401

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6

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11:00 a.m.

Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington

1617 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401

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1617 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401

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