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Katherine Maultsby Obituary
Burlington
Katherine Keller "Katy" Maultsby, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, following three years of declining health. She was married for 56 years to Thomas N. Maultsby, who survives.
A proud native Virginian, Katy was born May 8, 1934 in Arlington, VA, the daughter of the late Admiral Clarence Armstrong Keller and Virginia Keller Scherbarth. She attended Mary Baldwin College and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Duke University School of Nursing and a master's degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Nursing. She taught nursing at Nash Technical Institute and Alamance Community College, and also enjoyed a 50-year nursing career in Albemarle, Rocky Mount, and Burlington, including work as Assistant Director of Nursing at Alamance County Hospital. Following her retirement, she worked part time in Student Health at Elon University. Her hobbies included knitting, art, reading, and music. She was an ardent supporter of Duke University, an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Harold E. Scherbarth and a brother Eric Jon Keller.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by son, Thomas N. Maultsby, Jr. of Burlington, son Robert J. Maultsby of Richmond, VA, son P. Joseph Maultsby (wife Carolyn) of Watkinsville, GA, daughter Nancy Maultsby-Ganz (husband Dale) of Manhattan, KS, son John D. Maultsby (wife Jennie) of Rockingham, NC, brother W.A. Keller of Dumfries, VA, and ten grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 400 E. Broad Street in Burlington. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com
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Arlene Cundiff
April 7, 2013
Katy was always such a dear friend to my sister, Iris Powell...they enjoyed each other so very much...Katy told me several times about the wonderful telephone conversations she and my sister had...she was a wonderful friend and she will be missed by all who knew her.
April 5, 2013
We will always remember Katy as energetic and fun, even in the midst of many Maultsby and Gayle children... May God Bless the famiy during this time of loss. Love, Margaret and Ted Gayle and daughters
April 2, 2013
Tom, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I always enjoyed talking with Katy ..she had a great sense of humor and was so kind. Debbie & Mark May
Suzanne Sioussat
March 30, 2013
Sending much love and prayers on behalf of my family to Mr. Tom, Nancy, John, Joe, and all the family. Take care. Love always, Suzanne Sioussat and family
Jeff Bailess
March 29, 2013
Rob - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Helen Williams
March 29, 2013
Katy was one of my nursing instructors, and, in fact, my advisor. I learned so much from her and I'm sorry to hear she has left this realm. Prayers for her family.
Bill Brackett
March 28, 2013
May God bless you at this time of great loss.
Love Sally and Bill Brackett and family
Kendall Hall
March 28, 2013
Rob- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
March 28, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Maultsby family. Bruce & Mary Reinecke.
Elaine Mescia
March 28, 2013
Kathy you have always been so special to me. I will always treasure the times we spent together at the salon. your words were always very encouraging and kind. You will always be remembered . I love you.....
Tammy Hunter
March 28, 2013
With Love, Tammy Dusty Travis and Brianna Hunter
John T. Sees
March 28, 2013
For many of us who grew up in the Maultsby home, Katy was our second Mom... And she always will be.
Brother Tom,
May the Grand Architect delight to dwell with you and your family, and keep Katy in his eternal embrace.
Tammy Hunter
March 28, 2013
I will miss seeing you in the Salon! You have been part of our salon family a long time! You were a dear lady to me and I will miss you.
Jane Long
March 28, 2013
Rob - You will be in my prayers this Easter.
Sandra Dixon-Adams
March 28, 2013
The Environmental Services Staff of Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, Ga. sends condolences to the Maultsby Family. Paul, you and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless and strengthen you is our prayer.
Robin Simpson McAdam
March 28, 2013
Tee and family--I am sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of Katy, especially the wonderful meals she prepared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 28, 2013
Tom & family: Katy was my college "sister' @ MBC. We were the meaning of 'opposites attact". She added 'culture' to a girl from the coal fields of KY and I loved her dearly. I'll follow up with a letter.
Love, Bettye Anne
Ken Maines
March 28, 2013
Tom I'm so sorry to hear about Katy, I know she will be great missed. I will certainly keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your thoughts be of all those specials times together and may God comfort you all through the days ahead.
Teddy and Mary Compton
March 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Maultsby family in this time of loss. May your hearts be mended by the loving memories of Katy and the precious years you spent with her.
March 28, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. She was one of my favorite nursing instructors at TCA. I learned a lot of pediatric nursing skills from her.
March 27, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy.
Sue McKee (Edgewood Pharmacy)
Gary Blackwell
March 27, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Becky Young
March 27, 2013
Tom and family, I am so sorry for you loss. Katherine was such a sweet, funny and lovely person. I am so glad I got the opportunity to meet her. I will miss her and will be praying for all of you.
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