BETTY R. KIRKPATRICK

December 28, 1926 – February 26, 2012

ANDERSON, SC - Betty Rogers Kirkpatrick, age 85, of The Magnolias of Anderson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2012.

Born in Conway, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late James S. Rogers and Eleanor Southall Rogers. She was the Valedictorian of Conway High School, Class of 1943 and was a graduate of Smithdeal Massey Business College of Richmond, VA.  She was the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Agriculture at Clemson University, retiring after 25 years of service.  She was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 40 years and served on various committees and groups of the church as long as her health permitted.

Betty is survived by her two sons, William O. Kirkpatrick and his wife, Joyce of Anderson, SC, and David M. Kirkpatrick and his wife, Dell of Spartanburg, SC; 4 grandchildren, Cameron, Bonnie, David and his wife, Catherine, and Drew and his wife Kaley; and 2 great-grandchildren, Ben and Taylor.

In addition to her parents, and husband of 65 years, Olin S. “Kirk” Kirkpatrick, she was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

Following the private family Committal Service, the Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 3:00PM in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Reverend Robert Eubanks officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. 

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Endowment Fund, 1809 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621.                                 

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