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Claudia Elizabeth Earp

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Claudia Earp Obituary

Claudia Elizabeth (Betsy) Willins Earp, widow of Orson Kellogg (Mike) Earp, Jr. died August 8, 2009. Daughter of Claudia Livingston and Henry Hodge Willins, she was born November 11, 1936 and graduated from Hutchison School and attended Hollins University in Roanoke, VA. A life long member of Idlewild Presbyterian Church, she served as Sunday School teacher, flower coordinator and elder. She was a tutor at Idlewild Elementary School and a home-delivered meal driver for M.I.F.A. Mrs. Earp was a former board member of the Opera Memphis, Visiting Nurses Association, the Little Garden Club, Chickasaw Garden Club and the Hutchison Alumnae Association. She is survived by her three daughters; Lisa Wilder (Bob), Missy McGowan (Terry), and Martha Cottam (Mike), and also leaves seven grandchildren; Liz, Michael and Claudia Wilder, Maggie and Daniel McGowan and Michael and Virginia Cottam as well as her sister, Anne Willins Brown. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, August 10 at Canale Funeral Directors. A memorial service will be held at Idlewild Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Idlewild Presbyterian Church, The Church Health Center, M.I.F.A., or the charity of the donor’s choice. Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Aug. 9, 2009.

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Mayo & Ed Voss

August 11, 2009

Dear Lisa, Missy, Martha & Ann: Ed and I were saddened to hear Betsy died but we praise God she is suffering no more. We had no idea she had died. We are in Tucson with our two sons and could not make the service but I have heard it was wonderful. God be with you all.

Jennifer Blevins

August 10, 2009

To Betsy's family,
I was also in shock to hear of Betty's death. We absolutely loved her at Curves...she was one of our original members and I considered her a dear friend as well. Since moving from Memphis I've really missed our morning chats.

God certainly did create a special women in Betsy and he must have needed her home with him...I know she will be so happy to be home with Mike.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

August 10, 2009

We were so sorry to learn of Betsy's passing and extend our sincere condolences to her family. Gene and Jean Reynolds

August 10, 2009

This world will never again be so bright without my darling friend Betsy . My love and sympathy to all of you girls, your families and Anne. Would be there but my daughter-in law is having surgery and I'm needed here. Sydney( Houston) Hall and Wally

Jim & Jan Norvell

August 10, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Betsy will be missed, but what a rose God has picked to grace His Kingdom.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 10, 2009

What a shock to learn of Betsy's death. We are in Colorado and are so sorry that we will not be at the memorial service. Our deepest sympathy to Lissa, Missy, Martha, and Anne. Betsy was one of our oldest friends and we loved her. Anne & John Stokes

August 9, 2009

My deepest sympathy and my prayers to Betsy's family. Nan Johnson, a long-time friend of Anne's

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