Mary Elizabeth Underwood "Betty" Alvey

Mary Alvey Obituary

ALVEY, MARY ELIZABETH "BETTY" GOODWIN UNDERWOOD, 83, of Louisville, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Episcopal Church Home following a two year battle with cancer. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School in Paducah, KY, and the Nursing Program at the Old Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. She was a retired registered nurse of labor and delivery at Methodist Hospital. She worked for Churchill Downs during race meets. She was also a member of many Bridge Clubs and Bunco Groups, and was the owner of Rockford Bowling Lanes, operating the business for ten years after her husband died. She then returned to her beloved nursing and helped to bring babies into the world. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Zachary Taylor Underwood, and James Norman "Bud" Alvey. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Gayle (Chester Jr.) Zoeller; one brother, C.M. "Duke" Goodwing Jr. from Kennen, LA; one sister, Vivian Goodwin Legeay of Evansville, IN, and Sarasota, FL; three grandchildren, Brittany Zoeller Carlson, Chester "Trey" Zoeller III, and Beth Zoeller Willis; and six great-grandchildren, Katherine "Katie" Carlson, Caroline Willis, William "Will" Carlson, John Willis, Alexandria "Alex" Zoeller and Chester "Chet" Zoeller IV. Funeral service will be held at noon on Tuesday at Holy Spirit Church, Lexington Road, with visitation at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Support Center of Kentuckiana, 4912 U.S. Hwy. 42 Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40222.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Alvey

10 Entries

Courtney Alvey

April 17, 2006

I will miss my Aunt Betty. There was never a birthday forgotten or memory lost. I will miss having lunch together and then going back to her house for homemade dessert. She will forever be in my heart and close to my dreams--for Aunt Betty made the quilt that I cannot sleep without.

Carolyn Blalock

April 17, 2006

Betty was always our inspiration to actually play bunco! She said,"we have to keep it legal," and play! She won't ever be replaced. What a gift she was to us!

Melinda Staten

April 16, 2006

Betty was a dear friend to me. At Methodist, she was "the" mentor to many of us. We all witnessed her caring spirit. Her wit and charm were unmatched. She loved life and life loved her. Our friendship carried on after nursing. She was a member of my BUNCO group. We will always remember some of the evenings filled with uncontrolable laughter. I will miss her very much. Those who knew her cherished her friendship. My son will miss her and her cookies!!

Melinda Staten

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April 16, 2006

Cheryl Buhrman

April 16, 2006

I met Betty through our Bunko club. She always had a ready smile and a good joke and made everyone laugh. She and my mom, Betty Thompson, became really good friends..running buddies. Always on the road going to movies, card games..oh how she loved those cards! She would play all night till everyone fell asleep at the table. As sad as her passing is to me, I have inner peace with it because there are not many people who virtually have no ailments,aren't on medication, and can enjoy life and give it their all till the very end. What a spitfire your mom was, Gayle! A role model for life as it should be lived. I will miss her terribly but will carry good memories of "Miss Betty" with me in my heart forever

Sharon & Steve Gagel

April 14, 2006

We were so sorry to learn of Betty's death. I have known Betty most of my life and she was always a very special friend to our family. She was always there for every crisis in our life. My mother and Betty met when Gayle and I were about five years old and were taking dancing lessons together. Our mothers became close friends, a friendship that lasted a lifetime. I talked to Betty about a week before she went into the hospital and I sensed then that she was telling me goodbye for the last time. I feel very fortunate to have known Betty. She brought sunshine into every life she ever touched.

Kathy Stevens

April 13, 2006

Betty had a gift for putting people at ease. She was always down to earth and honest and always had time for you. We couldn't bear to allow her to retire at age 65, so she agreed to stay part time till Labor and Delivery closed. We were so blessed to have her guidance and share her special laughter - I can still hear it in my mind. Thanks for keeping in touch all these years. We all miss you and love you. Kathy Stevens

Magnolia, KY

BETTY'S TAKE ON OSHA REGS. THIS IS FOR THE OLD L&D GANG. CAN'T BELIEVE I FOUND THIS. BEV

April 13, 2006

SAILING ON MY SAILBOAT NIRVANA OFF OCRACOKE IS. NC

Beverly Cayton

April 13, 2006

Betty and I became friends when she came to work at MEH in L&D. Even when I moved to NC we visited and stayed in touch. We shared so many good times and some sad times. I will never forget how she opened her home to my daughter, Regan, and me when Barry died. Betty will always be remembered for her big heart and wonderful smile. Her family and friends will miss her ,but we are so fortunate to have so many fond memories of this truly genuine, unique woman to treasure for a lifetime.

Regan Murphy

April 13, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was such a wonderful lady!! I'm so glad I was able to know her! I will never forget the way she took my mother and me in after the death of my stepdad. What a wonderful soul she is!! God Bless You All!! My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead!!

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