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Charlotte Northrop Obituary
June 12, 1937 - March 21, 2023
Athens, Georgia - Charlotte Beasley Northrop, Athens, GA, 85 years old, passed away on March 21, 2023 from Alzheimer's disease. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to many. She was a strong Christian woman who truly gave unconditional love to all.
Charlotte was born in Petersburg, Tennessee on June 12, 1937 to Foster Farris Beasley and Frances Sadie Rice Beasley. She graduated from West End High School in Nashville, TN and attended Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, TN where she met her future husband Hal Northrop. They married June 8, 1957.
In 1959, the Northrops moved to New Orleans, LA for Hal's job with Southern Bell. In 1969, they moved to Pine Mountain, GA where Hal became the CEO of Callaway Gardens and the Callaway Foundation. Charlotte was supportive of Hal's career and tirelessly served the employees and guests of Callaway Gardens.
Charlotte was passionate about music and was an accomplished pianist. She played the piano, organ and directed the choir at Hamilton Baptist Church in Hamilton, GA for 23 years. She continued to enjoy playing the piano well into the advanced stages of Alzheimer's. She loved traveling, tennis, biking, jogging and skiing but most of all loved she loved her family well.
The Northrops relocated to Athens, GA to be near their eldest daughter Jennifer and her family and became members of First United Methodist Church.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 65 years, Granger Harold "Hal" Northrop; daughters, Jennifer Northrop Foster (Tom) of Athens, GA and Susan Charlotte Northrop-Jackson (Jim) of Columbus, GA; son Foster Harold Northrop (Megan) of Crestwood, KY; brother Farris Beasley (Elma); 9 grandchildren: Jessica, Scott, Kelly, Natalie, Tate, Colton, Adelaide, Benjamin, Alexander plus 5 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local church. A memorial service will be held on March 25, 2023 at Presbyterian Village Chapel at 2:00 pm.
Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST. www.lordandstephens.com
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Linda Collins Harp
June 8, 2023
Hal, I am seeing this news this morning. Recently we were reminiscing about the difference in Callaway Gardens when you were in charge and now. Charlotte was so supportive of your work and your family and many things in Columbus. Seth and I enjoyed our time with you two and send our sympathy to you and your family.
Kate Wilson
March 30, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Charlotte's passing. Although I haven't seen her in many years I knew her as a warm, smart , funny woman who dearly loved her family. I am thinking of you all.
Susan Shields
March 28, 2023
Hal and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, as you grieve the loss of Charlotte. She was a woman with a beautiful spirit because of her faith in God and a life well lived.Being a nurse for many years,I can sincerely say that Charlotte was extra -special and a joy to be around.I met her in 2019 following a surgery and needing rehab and then again was her nurse at PV Athens from 2021-2022 .We enjoyed talking and laughing together and painting activities and cooking shows were her favorite! Her sense of humor and piano playing was such a blessing. I am honored to have known her and her very loving husband. Their marriage is a beacon and example of devotion. Take Care, Susan Shields (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Lea Black
March 23, 2023
Hal and family, We are sad to learn of Charlotte's passing. She was a special friend and we loved her and appreciate all she was to us and to the gardens. She was a very special person and will live forever in our hearts. Love and sympathy, Bob & Lea
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March 23, 2023
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