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Mary Atkinson Obituary
Mrs. Atkinson, 78, of 5800 Providence Road, The Carriage, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005 at The Arbors at The Carriage.
A native of Shelby, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Ben and Ann Gold. She is survived by two daughters, Sassy Tugwell and husband, Tug, and Boog Atkinson and partner, Bettie Dibrell, all of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Chuck Dobson and Ben Dobson, both of Charlotte; and her beloved dog, Spunky; a brother, Dr. Ben Gold and wife, Cora Lee, of Rocky Mount; and a sister, Felicia Gresserte and husband, Lawrence, of Columbia, SC.
The family would like to thank The Cypress and The Carriage for their loving care.
A graveside service will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, with Dr. John Boggs officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday at Lutz-Austell Funeral Home in Shelby one hour before the service.
Memorials may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, or to the Humane Society of Charlotte.
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Valeria McDonald
September 1, 2005
Sassy, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Courtney White
August 9, 2005
Dear Boog and Family,
Your Mother was a very special person and a lovely woman. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Boog, you helped me through the illness and loss of my Mother, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family during this time.
Much love,
Courtney
Jan Faulkner
August 5, 2005
Dear Sassy and Boog, I was saddened to see that your mother had passed away. No one loves you quite like your mother. I lost my own mother a few years ago and it is still hard to think about her without shedding a few tears. I would love to see you again - sorry that we have lost touch. Love, Jan
August 3, 2005
Dear Atkinson Family,
Soon God will wipe away all our tears and pain and there will be no more sorrow or death.
Simon Family
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John Wentz
August 2, 2005
Tug:
I am sorry to hear about your family's loss. I just lost my Dad this year and it is never easy. My sincere condolences to you and your wife. Your family is in our prayers.
Geary Williams Mandrapilias
August 2, 2005
Dear Boog and Sassy, I was so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. She was one of my favorites of my mother's friends. I remeber we always had a lot of fun visiting your home and just playing outside..something kids don't seem to do anymore. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you. Love Geary
Donna Arrington
August 2, 2005
My sincere condolences to Boog and all the family for your loss. Mary Ann was a unique spirit and I am delighted I had the privilege of meeting her and visitng with her on many occasions. She is at peace but she will surely be missed.
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