Class Notes

John Thomas Gossett passed away on October 25, 2018 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born on May 13, 1952 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Elizabeth and Jack Gossett, both of whom predeceased him.

John attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee where he developed an interest in the world of ballet. He danced for the Chicago City Ballet under the direction of Maria Tallchief in the early 1980s. During this time, he was introduced to the work of Joseph Pilates. John subsequently moved to Houston to work for the Houston Ballet’s Body Conditioning Studio. In 1991, he founded Eastside Studio (Pilates Concepts of Houston), one of the first Pilates studios in the country. As a certifying studio through the Physicalmind Institute, he trained instructors from all over the world. As a Master Teacher and healer, John impacted the lives of so many students and clients, many of whom were with him from his days at the ballet and who became lifelong friends. John was passionate about preserving the integrity of the classical Pilates method. His studio evolved into a community of compassion, sharing, laughter, conversation, and growth. His devotion to his clients and craft will preserve his legacy for generations to come.

John is survived by Megan Gossett and their beloved sons, Lucas and Leland Gossett, and his fianc̩e, Erin Lynch of Houston, as well as his sisters and brothers-in-law РMaria and Jeff Gamble, Cheryl and Jim Knoeller, and Diane and Norman Remick, of New Jersey.

If you so desire, the family requests that any donations in John’s memory be made to the Lucas and Leo Gossett Educational Fund, Allegiance Bank of Texas, 3963 Kirby Dr. Houston, Texas 77098.

Richard Carl Gossweiler, Jr., beloved husband, father, teacher, friend, died suddenly on April 10, 2015, in Culpeper Virginia, at the age of 74. Rich believed that he was a most fortunate man and lived his life to the fullest with joy and kindness. He was a blessing in the lives of everyone with whom he came in contact. Rich is survived by his wife Margaret who is grateful for the love and joy they shared through nearly 25 years of marriage. Also surviving Rich are his two sons, Richard Carl Gossweiler III and Robert Scott Gossweiler and his wife Anne. He also leaves behind three sisters, Ann Rimbach, Jane Sweeney and Lois Miller and their spouses, and nine nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his stepsons, Richard. Smith and Edward Smith, seven grandchildren and one great grandson. He was a most loving and loved husband, parent , stepparent and grandparent. Rich Gossweiler was preceded in death by his stepson James C. Smith. Born in New Jersey, Dr. Gossweiler obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee. He went on to get his Masters from the University of Tennessee and Doctorate from Ohio State. Throughout the years, Rich remained close to the Maryville College community and his class of ’63 where he found his mission in life as a teacher. He went on to a fulfilling career teaching History for 50 years, including 45 years in the Virginia Community College System. He retired from Germanna Community College in 2014. His genuine interest and respect for his students and for the role of a teacher graced the lives of three generations of college students. He received many awards for excellence during his career and, was named Professor Emeritus upon retiring. Rich will be remembered by all who knew him for his sense of humor, beautiful smile, sense of fun, generosity and genuine respect and concern for all people. He had the rare and wonderful ability to see the best in everyone. Rich was keenly interested in politics, art, music and literature, and he and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the world. He has been an active supporter of the Culpeper Friends of the Library, the Culpeper Museum of History, and The Friends of the Cedar Mountain Battlefield as well as other civic organizations throughout the years. Richard Gossweiler – husband, father, grandfather, teacher, friend – will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. It will be difficult not to smile a bit when one remembers Rich and that is exactly the way he would want it. The family requests that in lieu of flowers , remembrances can be made to the Rich Gossweiler Student Emergency Fund in care of Germanna Community College Foundation, 2130 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508, a fund that was established several years ago to aid and assist students in need; or to the Culpeper Food Closet PO Box 343, Culpeper, VA 22701, or to Maryville College, attn: Advancement Department, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville College. TN 37804-5907 any other organization of one’s choice.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Charles and Blanche Moore Wathen; and twin sister, Janet Wathen Clark. She is survived by her husband of thirty-two years, Melvin T. Grady; brother, James Edward (Carol Lee) Wathen, St. Petersburg, FL; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Grady Holt, Houston, TX, Peggy June Grady Smith, Dothan, AL; nieces Mrs. Twana (Peter) Skrobot, Munster, IN, Ms. Cynthia Wathen St Petersburg, FL; nephews Clifton B (Jennifer) Clark, James (Linda) Wathen. Mrs. Grady was born Helen Gail Wathen on July 4, 1936 in Berea, KY. She was a 1954 graduate of London High School in London, KY, an honors graduate of Maryville Tennessee College where she received a bachelor's degree, and a graduate of Georgia State University where she received her master's degree. She was a retired research scientist microbiologist from the CDC with thirty years of service. She was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church.

John Richard Graulich passed away on November 16, 2017. He had been living in Woodacre, California.

died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at her home in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Born in Harrodsburg, on April 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late W.T. and Mae Mitchell Wooldridge. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William W. Gravely Sr. and her sister, Nancy Wooldridge Wilson. She was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School, Maryville (Tennessee) College, and the University of Kentucky. A proud lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church of Harrodsburg, she was one of the first woman members of its diaconate. Mary Mitchell was an educator in both the Harrodsburg and Mercer County school systems, teaching a variety of subjects. She was a member and former Registrar and Regent of the Jane McAfee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of the Jamestown Society, Morgan’s Men, Boonesborough Society, Ancient Planters, Dames of the Magna Carta, Washington’s Men at Valley Forge, and a former member of Colonial Dames and Daughters of the Confederacy. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Reinhardt (Craig), of Lexington; two sons, William Gravely Jr. (Nancy), of Glasgow and Tom Gravely (Linda), of Edgewood, seven grandchildren, Chris Gravely (Monique), Kirsten Moss (Ben), Nathaniel Gravely, Sarah Gravely, Matthew Gravely, Andrew Reinhardt, and Sam Reinhardt; and three great-grandchildren, Cassidy Moss, Mary Dotson Moss, and Isabel Gravely. Alternate expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church Academy Fund or Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee. Funeral services are under the direction of Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com

John E.D. Graves, 80, husband of Sue Lee Graves, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC. Born June 21, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late John Ernest Donaldson, Sr. and Grace Keating Graves, Mr. Graves was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps serving from 1948-1952 in Korea. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Korean Service Ribbon, along with several other medals and honors. He was a 1956 graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he earned a BA in Business. He moved to Pensacola, FL, where he began work with Chemstrand and later transferred with the company to Greenwood. He retired after many years service from Monsanto (now Solutia). Mr. Graves was a member of Golden K Kiwanis and the National Turkey Federation. A charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, he was a former Elder and had served on many other various committees and boards. He was also a former Sunday School teacher.

was born on August 29, 1930 and passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Donald was a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota

works full time at East TN Technology Access Center (ETTAC ) in Educational Technology Services in Knoxville and does contract interpreting for Knoxville Center of the Deaf.

of Quaker Lane, Greenville died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Clayton, Alabama, he was the son of the late Thomas G. and Vera (Dominey) Greathouse. He lived in Greenville since 1971. Mr. Greathouse attended Maryville College in Maryville TN, where he was a member of the choir. He retired as a colorist from Providence Gravure in 1995. For 17 years, he directed the Greenville Vocal Ensemble. He was a member of North Scituate Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, a member of the Smithfield Senior Center and also delivered Meals-on-Wheels together with his wife. He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen (Drowne) Waterman Angell Greathouse; his son, Michael Greathouse and his wife Jeannette of Oxford, CT; his daughter, Deborah M. Sleboda and her husband, Chester of Smithfield; three grandchildren, Michael, Sara and Kelly; a sister, Joy Randall of Delray Beach, FL; stepsons James, Richard, John and Robert Waterman, 12 step-grandchildren Seneca, James, Robert, Lyndsay, Stephanie, Nicholas, Sarah and Rachael Waterman, Amy Bettencourt, Joe, Joshua and Evan Leary and 11 step-great-grandchildren, Sierra Rathbun, Hunter and Sean D’Alessio, Mathew and Daymien Waterman, Christopher Otto, Malik and Gabriel Beauregard, Trinity Fontaine, Abagael & Sebastian Lassey . He was the husband of the late Florence (Perkins) Greathouse and grandfather of the late Emily M. Sleboda.

Essie Inez Broom Green passed away on December 29, 2003 in Fairfield Co. SC.

Mildred L. Green age 69 of Townsend, formerly of Old Town, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Eastern Star, 39er’s Club. Mildred was a retired school teacher from Florida. Preceded in death by: Parents, Samuel & Bertha Tyler; Brothers, Glen Tyler and Ira Tyler; Sister, Elizabeth Tyler. Survivors include: Husband, Lee Green; Sons & Daughters-in-law, James A. Everett of FL, Michael & Audra Everett of FL, Ronald & Julie Everett of FL, Michael Green of FL, Charles & Mary Green of FL; 8 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. Special friend, Marie Hunt; Special Nephews, Tim Tyler & Ira Tyler Jr.; Special Niece, Shirley Burton.

Marsha Ann Beebe was born in St. Petersberg, Fla., and grew up on Cape Cod in Massachusetts where she acquired her life-long love of the beach. She attended Maryville College in Tennessee for two years and then Western Maryland College where she graduated in 1952. She moved to Washington D.C. where she met Gordon Green on her birthday in 1953. They were married two years later, June 30, 1955 and spent their first year together in Japan where Gordon was serving with the U.S. Marines and she became an unofficial goodwill ambassador. Later moving to Corpus Christi, Texas where their son was born, then to Seattle where their daughter was born and finally settling in Beaverton in 1965. Marsha loved being a home-maker, wife, mother and grandmother. She and her husband were world travelers and welcomed people into their home from around the world including Sweden, Germany, England, China, Japan, Korea, India, Nepal, Kenya and Nigeria. When their children were in high school they hosted a German exchange student for one year. Marsha was a member of the Christian Science Church and taught Sunday School and served on various committees. She loved children and especially liked serving in the nursery. She “mothered” many people throughout her life. She worked at the Hawaiian Shop in Beaverton for 17 years and she and her husband loved to visit Hawaii each winter for many years. She taught English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) and volunteered at the Cedar Mill Library’s Second Edition resale shop and was a member of the Voices in Verse group that met at the library. She and her husband moved to Willamette View retirement community in Portland in 2006. She loved to write verse and won several awards for her poetry. She is remembered by all whose life she helped for the better, her husband and daughter were at her side when she passed away peacefully Monday morning, Oct. 2, 2017. She is survived by her husband Gordon; daughter, Melanie; son, Forrest; daughter-in-law, Tamara; and two grandsons, Mason and Daron.

Hope Greene O’Shields, 80, passed away on July 30, 2017, in Maudlin, SC. Born in Tryon, NC February 7, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Mrs. Laura J. Greene of Hendersonville, NC. Hope is survived by her husband of 53 years, Patrick R. O’Shields of Mauldin. She is also survived by Shannon Weinel (daughter) and her husband Ken Weinel along with their children Reid and Wil of Simpsonville, SC. Hope graduated from Hendersonville High School and attended Maryville College, Maryville TN, and Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC. She served as a House Mother at Presbyterian Children’s Homes in Clinton, SC, Lynchburg, VA, and Banner Elk, NC prior to marriage in 1964. Subsequently, Hope was Director of Kindergarten and Playschool at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Mauldin, was a librarian at the Mauldin Branch Library, and was a graphic artist and typesetter for Alpha Printing in Powdersville, SC. Hope was active in New Church Development and Women of the Church as well as a life-long Girl Scout and Girl Scout Leader. Hobbies included cake baking and decorating, reading, traveling, and square dancing. During 30+ years of square dancing, the O’Shields served the activity in many positions in local, regional, and national organizations. They were inducted into the South Carolina Square Dance Hall of Fame in 2005. Graveside services were at Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbus, NC on August 3, 2017 with a memorial service following at Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church in Fountain Inn, SC. Memorials can be made to Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church, 307 North Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 or the charity of your choice.

Jean A. Greene, 90, (nee Anderson), a fifty two year resident of Elyria, died December 5, 2020 at The Abbewood. She was born August 11, 1930 in Queens, New York. She was a 1948 graduate of Curtis High School in New York City and received a Bachelor Degree in Biology from Marysville College, Marysville, TN. She was formerly employed as an administrative assistant at Lorain County Community College, Washington Avenue Christian Church and the American Red Cross from where she retired. Jean was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and First Church Women. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Jean is survived by daughters, Linda (Michael) Brattoli of Elyria, Margaret (Vincent) Petrella of Westlake and Nancy (Timothy) Perry of Columbus, Ohio; son, Peter Greene of Mason, OH and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty four years, William W. Greene in 2009; an infant granddaughter, Kathryn; parents, Walter and Edith Anderson and brothers, James and Peter Anderson.

Following a full and satisfying life, Mary Ann (nee Hicks) Greenhill Class of ’53 died March 20,2019 in Grand Junction Colorado.

Michael C. Gregory “Mike”, age 79, of Johnson City, Tenn. peacefully went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 13, 2021, surrounded by his family, who he adored more than anything in the world. Mike grew up in the Mentor Community of Louisville, Tenn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Betty and J.C. Gregory, and brother David Gregory. He is survived by brother, Gene Gregory, Maryville, Tenn. and his daughters, Melissa Gregory Scheurer, Gray, Tenn.; son-in-law, Charles Scheurer, grandchildren, Hannah and Sarah Scheurer and Marsha Gregory Ferguson, Kingsport, Tenn. son-in-law, Michael Ferguson, grandchildren, Emily and William Hammond, Hunter and Zachery Ferguson.

Mike graduated from Friendsville High School, Maryville, Tenn. He attended Maryville College as a basketball collegiate athlete and received his Bachelor of Science in Education in 1965. He continued his education to receive his Master of Arts from East Tennessee State University in 1969.

He began teaching and coaching in the Johnson City School system at North Junior High School in 1967 until Liberty Bell Middle School opened where he taught seventh grade science for nearly 30 years. He enjoyed coaching for many years and officiated TSSAA high school football games for more than 20 years.

He was known for his love of sports and play. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to try every sport offered, and very rarely did his miss a game or an opportunity to “coach” them in their respective sport. He even stepped in as his grandson’s basketball team coach at 77 when they needed a coach. He was adored and respected by his students for his “old school” style of coaching, but it was a fun learning experience for all. An avid Tennessee Football fan, Mike held UT season tickets since 1967 and traveled all over the country to watch them play in various bowl games. In his later years, he enjoyed hosting UT Football Watch Parties with his family. Mike loved and supported ETSU Men’s Basketball, attending the SoCon Championship Tournament in March of 2020. He was so proud of ETSU Football and was in attendance of the first game, in September of 2017.

He loved being on the water and spent many summers on Boone Lake, pulling kids and friends behind the boat on water skis and tubes all day long. He always considered it a challenge to see how long someone could stay on the tube or who would win a race on the wave runners; he would do anything to make you laugh!

Spending time with his family and sharing his experiences with his grandchildren was one of his favorite activities; Mike was quite the storyteller. He attended Celebration Church in Blountville, Tenn. and enjoyed exploring new travel destinations across the United States and the Caribbean. He had a zest for life that was inspiring.

died peacefully on December 24, 2013, at Morrison Woods Health Campus following an extended illness. He began his life in Mobile, Alabama on March 15, 1926 with his parents Alexis and Julia Gresham and older brother Alexis. Immediately following high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was subsequently deployed to the Pacific theater during WWII where he honorably served until discharged in 1946. He then entered Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee from which he graduated in 1949. Julian received his E.D. from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1952 and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in June of that year. Reverend Gresham served as minister for two churches, one in Pleasant Run, Ohio and the other in Tecumseh, Michigan in both of which he was known for building the congregation, expanding, and enhancing the facilities and offering meaningful sermons. Of most importance to him, he built long-term friendships with his congregants that lasted ’til his death. Years of providing pastoral counseling services led him back to graduate school for a degree in social work. Following receipt of his MSW in 1970 he spent the balance of his working life providing mental health services for children and adults in outpatient settings, most recently at Grant-Blackford Community Mental Health Center where he directed the programs and services at the Hartford City office. Julian will always be remembered for his dry wit, his story telling abilities, the twinkle in his sparkling blue eyes and his ability to say just the right thing to help you feel better about life, or themselves, while reminding us that we each have the power to change. He met people on their terms, affirming each person’s individuality. As well, he encouraged others to freely pursue their heart’s desire, in order to reach their full potential. Julian was a man of staunch integrity who led a deeply principled and thoughtful life. He taught by example because he always believed the truth of who we are lies in our behavior, not our words. Always ready with a smile, a little teasing and a quick joke – you felt good just being around him. His presence and his service changed many lives – he will be remembered. Left to cherish these memories are his wife, Suzanne, with whom he’d been married over 40 years. His children: Susan – Oxford, Ohio; Catherine (husband Lance) Hillebrand, Ana Maria, Florida; Gregory (wife Dolly) Acampo, California and Aimie (Mystic, Connecticut); Grandchildren Samuel, Ben, Seth, Garret, Molly, Greg, Molly, Rachel and seven great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law and family Diana (Richard) Perkins, Fenton, Michigan; their children Tracey and David; and Tracey’s children Ryan and Taylor.

Rebecca W. Gresham Rebecca W. Gresham, 88, of Anna Maria, died Feb. 6. 2016. She is survived by sons Greg and James; daughters Catherine Gresham Hillebrand, Susan and Aimie; and sister Betty Schomburg. Arrangements were by Griffith-Cline. No services were held.

Jessie Reed Greeve passed away on November 13, 2015.

Edith Louise Smith Griffith died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, one month after her hundredth birthday. She was born Nov. 8, 1919, to Edgar Walton Smith and Verna Hedgecock Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Helen Johnston; and her husband, James K. “Buster” Griffith. She is survived by her son, James Gary Griffith (Dianne); daughter, Nancy Gayle Watson (Charles); five grandchildren, Jennifer Griffith Langham (Patrick), Joanna Griffith Smith (Tommy), Megan Watson Ritz (Clark), Nathaniel Watson and Alyssa Watson Lee (Adam); and 10 great-grandchildren or great-great-grandchildren. She was proud of having been a teacher. She began teaching in a two-room school at Cave Creek, and taught at Fairview Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School for a total of over 20 years. She was creative and used her talents to arrange flowers from her garden for the church altar, to paint and quilt, and to sew clothes for her grandchildren. Perhaps most important to her was her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, going to her grandkids’ activities, and cooking for anybody who showed up hungry. Her love for the beauty of nature, which she often remarked on even as life became harder for her, was inspiring.

Irma Benedict Grimes passed away March 26, 2014.

age 85 of Seymour passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bill was a graduate of Maryville College. He was a Korean War veteran. Bill served as deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church for 46 years. Most recently he was a member of Seymour United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife of 63 years: Jeanette Keller Grinstead; son and daughter-in-law: Billy M. and Patsy Grinstead; daughter and son-in-law: Jeanne and Ron Zucker; grandchildren: Shane Grinstead and wife Amy; great grandchildren: Javan and Marshall Grinstead; sister: Nillah Cox; niece: Judy Cheek and husband Johnn. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice.

David H. Gritzmacher passed from this earth to his eternal home on November 20th, 2022. Dave was born on November 26th, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey to Harley and Margaret (Peg) Gritzmacher and grew up in Ringoes, New Jersey with his two sisters-Mary Rae and Annette. After two years of college, Dave enlisted in the Air Force and served four years including tours overseas. He then attended and graduated from Maryville College in Knoxville, Tennessee where he met and married the love of his life, Christine VanSant. They recently celebrated 52 years of a committed and lively marriage. They moved to Texas in 1980 (as he said, he wasn’t born in Texas but got here as soon as he could). Dave is survived by wife Chris; son David and his wife Beth and two grandsons, Parker and Connor; daughter Darcey and her husband Drew and three granddaughters, Hannah, Grace, and Thea. Dave was an ideal combination of a hands-on father and also a role model who gave you the room to grow. Dave delighted in being Grandad to each of his grandchildren-whether it was swimming in the pool, offering life advice, watching soccer matches and band performances, or telling his granddaughters how beautiful they are. Dave worked in industrial valve sales within the petrochemical field his entire professional career. This included executive international sales which provided the opportunity of extensive worldwide travel. He was a longtime member of First Methodist Conroe and lived out his devoted faith in Jesus Christ through the Foundations Sunday School Class, participation with AA, serving as a mentor with Compassion United, a volunteer with Salvation Army, Kairos prison ministry, and a Lions Club member.

Dave was a presence that filled up a room as he insisted upon noticing and talking with everyone. He loved annual vacations to Gulf Shores, Alabama, watching and playing assorted sports, driving his red mustang convertible, and playing bridge and dominoes with dear friends.

Though he struggled with long-term health conditions, he never let it thwart him from living life fully. We thank God that he is now living life eternally and we look forward in faith to a heavenly reunion.

June Goldsmith Grooms was born January 16, 1931 and passed away on August 27, 2016. She was an active member of Second United Methodist Church. June graduated from Knoxville High School and attended Maryville College. She played the piano and organ from the age of 16 for her church. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Reba Goldsmith; and husband of 58 years, George Grooms. Survived by sons and spouses, Ed and Liz Grooms, Neil and Becky Grooms; five grandchildren, Lance Grooms, Jason Grooms, Nick Grooms, Luke Grooms, and Sarah August; and ten great-grandchildren. The family will received friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends met at Highland Memorial Park for graveside service, Rev. Jim Bailes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations can be made to Tennova Healthcare Auxiliary Fund, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938 or Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921.

Margaret Blaine Gross, 68, of Hagerstown, MD died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at her home while under the care of Hospice of Washington County. Peg, as she liked to be called, was the daughter of the late Margaret Lindsey Gross and William H. Gross of Charleston, W.Va. Peg earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in applied music (organ) from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., and a master of social work degree from West Virginia University. She was a licensed clinical social worker-certified and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. An accomplished musician on cello, piano and organ, she pursued graduate studies at Union Theological Seminary School of Sacred Music in New York City. She had a long career as organist, assistant organist and choirmaster in numerous churches, including St. John’s Episcopal Church in Charleston. In her youth, she also was a member of the Charleston Youth Symphony. She was employed as a social worker by numerous agencies in West Virginia. After her move to Maryland, she worked for the Maryland Department of Corrections at the Maryland Correctional Training Center and Roxbury Correctional Institution, where she was a social worker and counselor. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hagerstown and a member of the Order of the Daughters of the King. She served the church and the order in many capacities, including chair of the Organ Restoration Committee for a major restoration of the organ in the early 1990s. She loved being a part of the choir. She is survived by numerous cousins, including Emma Lynne Reynolds of Philippi, W.Va., Frieda Crewdson of Tampa, Fla., and Alicia G. Tyler of South Charleston, W.Va. She also is survived by her longtime caregiver, Vicki Jenkins. It was her wish to be cremated. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown. Her ashes will be interred in the columbarium at the church. The family requested the omission of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the music program at St. John’s Episcopal Church.