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Mary Aldridge Obituary
Mrs. Mary Emma Greenwood Aldridge, 88 of Elkin died Wednesday, August 21, 2013
at Madison Health and Rehab Center in Mars Hill, NC.
Mrs. Aldridge was born in Elkin, April 15, 1925 to Irvy and Mamie Whitaker Greenwood. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Elkin, a member of the Jonathan Hunt Chapter of the DAR, a Girls Scout leader for many years, a charter member of the Study Club, and was involved with the Garden Club. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, flower gardening, reading, and especially being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Aldridge was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Aldridge, and two special brothers, Andy and Wade Greenwood.
Surviving are her two daughters, Daphne Carter and husband David of North Myrtle Beach, SC, and Candace Rice of Mars Hill, NC. Her four surviving grandchildren are: Heath V. Carter and wife Crystal and children Mason, Dylan, and Allison of Myrtle Beach, SC; Heather C. Lankford and husband Jim and children Madison and Sydney of Salisbury, NC; Tilson Rice of Asheville, NC; and Luke Rice of Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Aldridge also leaves behind many loved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, at 12 noon at First United Methodist Church by Rev. Mark Barden, Dr. William D.(Chip) Aldridge, Jr., and Rev. Fred Jordan. The family will receive friends in the church parlor from 10:30 until 11:45 prior to the service. At the request of Mrs. Aldridge her body was donated to Medical Science at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
The family especially wants to thank Carolyn Martin, Deborah Pendergras, and neighbor and longtime friend, Dr. Robert Nicks, for the excellent care and help they have given Mrs. Aldridge during her health decline. The family suggests that any memorials be made to the Jonathan Hunt Chapter of DAR, 773 Brookwood Drive, Elkin, NC 28621 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
John Kennedy, funeral director is assisting the Aldridge family with funeral arrangements.
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Maxine and Ralph Marshall
September 9, 2013
Daphne and Candace and family...Beautiful memories of good times with Mary and Gene....special thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Janet Hortman
August 31, 2013
Candace and Daphne, I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. The last time I saw her was at Mama's memorial. Your parents always made us feel at home and there are a lot of memories at your house. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Janet Carson Hortman
Ruth Hutton
August 29, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Aldridge. I enjoyed meeting her when she would visit my yarn shop here in Elkin.
Fred and Taffy Jordan
August 27, 2013
Your mother was a wonderful friend and a true Southern Lady. They don't make too many of them these days. Fred and Taffy Jordan
Eldon & Beth Nance
August 25, 2013
Daphne and Candace and families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss and sorrow.
Your mother was a very special lady and will certainly be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Please know that you are being lifted up in our prayers and thoughts.
May God comfort you and sustain you through this time of loss that only He can.
In loving sympathy,
Eldon and Beth Nance
Johnnie Lou Walters
August 24, 2013
Daphne and Candace...You both are in my thoughts and prayers.Your mom was such a sweetheart and I always enjoyed visiting with her each time we ran into each other.She always reminded me of the fun times we all shared as children growing up.You will always be blessed with those wonderful memories of her in the days to come.Love to you both.Johnnie Lou.
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