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Betty Lou Muldrow Obituary
Whitaker Muldrow
MONROE -- Mrs. Muldrow, 76, died Saturday (Sept. 27, 2008) at Carolinas Medical Center-Union.
The funeral, officiated by the Rev. Ginger Tucker, the Rev. Phyllis Slaymon and the Rev. J. Derrill Smith, will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Gordon Funeral Service, with burial in Lakeland Memorial Park.
Born Nov. 8, 1931, in Cocke County, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Jesse Russell and Louie Stuart Whitaker. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Ottinger and Grace Whitaker.
She was retired as laboratory supervisor at Union Memorial Hospital and was active for many years in the American Medical Technologists and the North Carolina Society of American Medical Technologists. She won Technologist of the Year awards from both groups as well as from the North Carolina Board of Health. She also won the Distinguished Award from the national group and held a variety of offices and won numerous other awards from both the state and national groups.
After retiring, she enjoyed traveling, gardening -- especially with her friends in the Union County Master Gardeners -- and playing with her old-farm shepherd, Molly.
Survivors include her husband, William B. Muldrow of the home; three sons, Jim Muldrow and wife Cheryl of Monroe; Charles Muldrow and wife Jody of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Jeff Muldrow and wife Leslie of Lenoir City, Tenn.; and two grandsons, Blake Muldrow and Camden Muldrow, both of Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Gordon Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, Betty requested that memorials may be made to the Union County Master Gardener Volunteers, c/o Michelle Verwey, treasurer, 5001 Fairview Road, Monroe, NC 28110; or the Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at Johns Hopkins University, c/o Ralph H. Hruban, M.D., Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 401 North Broadway, Weinberg 2242, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410. Donations for the latter may also be made online at http://pathology.jhu.edu/pancreas/
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Carol Scott
October 4, 2008
Jim and Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Cheryl, I didn't personally know Jim's mother, but many times I heard your mother speak so well of Mrs. Muldrow, her gardening talent and the enjoyable family gatherings at your and Jim's home.
Jan Lochary
October 4, 2008
To the Muldrow Family,
I am sorry that I did not have an opportunity to attend the services for Betty. We were out of town and Elaine Newell called to let us know of Betty's passing. She was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed by her Master Gardener friends. Her kindness, her spunky spirit, and her limitless knowledge enriched the lives of so many. My garden is filled with the many plants that Betty gave to me. She will not be forgotten.
Elaine Newell
September 29, 2008
Thank you so very much for sharing your Mom with me during the past weeks. It was such a special time for me. I loved Betty very much.
I love you all.
Elaine
Becky Laws
September 29, 2008
Jeff and Family,
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. When I lived in Pineville, Jeff took the girls and I to visit with your parents. I will always remember your Mom's garden.
I will be unable to attend her serivce but know that all of you are in my prayers during this most difficult time.
Becky Laws
Johnson City, TN
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Eddie Yandle
September 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Marion went to college with Jim and both of us worked with him @ The Enquirer-Journal in the 1980s. He remains a good & trusted friend. Our condolences to the family.
Donna Gamble-Thorne
September 29, 2008
Betty was a delight to work with in the Master Gardener program. She had a wealth of knowledge that she was willing to share...anytime. When I 1st met Betty little did I suspect behind that unassuming appearance...lurked a dynamo. I have enjoyed knowing Betty.
Lauren Schexnider
September 29, 2008
To the Muldrow Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences and prayers at this difficult time. I pray you all find the peace that surpasses all understanding and comfort in the love of those around you.
Sandra Vinton
September 29, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Betty's family. She was a wonderful, energetic lady who will be greatly missed. She gave me some trees that are now planted in the memorial garden at South Providence school in Waxhaw. I watered and coddled them during the drought and they survived probably due to the care she gave them while they were young. The garden is for a teacher that was killed in a 485 wrong way accident several yrs ago and a student w/heart transplant who died from complications in a classroom. Now I will remember Betty also in my memorial garden there. Blessings to you all and comfort knowing she is better now w/no more pain. Master Gardener, Sandra Vinton
Diana Garmon
September 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to the
family of Betty Muldrow.
Diana Garmon, UCMGV
Jane Clark
September 29, 2008
Jim and Cheryl ,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. Betty Lou is at peace and no more pain here to deal with. Take care and God bless the entire family.
The Staff of Gordon Funeral Service
September 29, 2008
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