Bettie M. Tulloss

Bettie Jane Munden Tulloss, 66, of Rocky Mount peacefully passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Duke University Medical Center. She was surrounded by her family. She was born in Elizabeth City, NC on January 23, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua Warren Munden Jr, and Laura Burgess Munden; brother Joshua Warren Munden III. Bet was a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High and Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. After college she began teaching Music Education at Rocky Mount Academy. Later she was the Music Teacher for 25 years for Nash/Rocky Mount Schools. She retired from Benvenue Elementary School in 1998. She was a beloved music teacher to thousands of children and shared her enthusiasm for learning with all her students. Bet also taught Ballroom Dancing and Etiquette to sixth and seventh graders for 28 years. She took great pride in preparing her students for the adult world. She is a sustaining member of the Junior Guild of Rocky Mount. She served as choir director at First United Methodist Church for many years. Bet was also a member of the State and National Music Organizations. In addition she was a member of the Rocky Mount Jaycettes and an instrumental factor in supporting her husband during his tenure as NC Jaycee President. Bet cherished her later years with her grandchildren and happy times with family and friends at Atlantic Beach. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband, Augustus “Gus” Harrison Tulloss; son, Augustus Harrison Tulloss II and his wife, Maria of Raleigh; daughter, Kimberly Munden Tulloss-Smith and her husband, Christian of Asheville; she is also survived by grandchildren Cameron and Harris; River, Lila and Sequoia. She is also survived by her step-mother, Minnie Wilhalf Munden of Rocky Mount; sister, Mimi Munden Quick and husband, Craig of Greenville; sister-in-law, Ann Bass Munden of Rocky Mount; several nieces, nephews and numerous friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Johnson Funerals and Cremations , 1912 Sunset Ave from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount with the pastor Robert Bergland. A private committal will take place at a later time. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS/AML) Foundation at P.O. Box 353, Crosswicks, NJ. 08515. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremations, 1912 Sunset Ave Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Online condolences can be made at www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com