Evelyn Mae Smith Culver
Evelyn Mae Smith Culver, 85 of Southern Pines and Queensbury, NY died January 21, 2012 at Heartland Village of Elmcroft Assisted Living in Southern Pines.
Evelyn was born November 24, 1926 in Tarrytown, NY to the late Pearl Lillian Flachbart. In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by her beloved foster parents, Felix and Bertha Valley and her foster brother, Louis Valley.
Evelyn is survived by her seven children: her daughter, Nancy Culver and her husband Kenneth Boemmels of Carthage, NC; her sons John Culver, Joseph Culver and his partner Theresa Gomez, Daniel Culver, Mark Culver and wife Michelle and Wesley Scott Culver of New York State and son James Culver and wife Cheryl of Maryland. In addition, she is survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and by her foster sister, Mary Aronson.
In keeping with her deep seated belief in helping others, Evelyn requested her body be donated to a school of medicine at the time of her death; UNC Chapel Hill was the recipient of her gift. A celebration of life service will be held in Glens Falls NY at the Church of the Messiah in Spring 2012.
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The family would like to thank the following care communities for the love and care provided to Evelyn over the last several years: Magnolia Gardens of Southern Pines and Heartland Village of Elmcroft Assisted Living. In addition, the staff of Liberty Home Care and Hospice played an integral part in assuring Evelyn’s end of life care was handled with compassion, dignity and respect.
The family suggests memorials be made to Liberty Hospice 300 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387, or to the Church of the Messiah 296 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
January 24th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the Culver family. May you find comfort Nancy in knowing that you were a very special part of a well-lived life. She spoke of you often…with love.
Judie Luse
January 24th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Dear Nancy, January 24, 2012
I was feeding Bob today when Pat passed along the news of your Mother’s death. While I am saddened at the loss of her beautiful shining face, smiling eyes and upbeat attitude, I rejoice at the fact that her struggle with this terrible disease is over and that she is in a far better place.
May the memories of happy times help to diminish the pain of her absence. Be sure in the knowledge that she couldn’t have had a more loving and caring daughter. Your faithfulness and obvious joy whenever you were around her will continue to serve as a role model for all of us who carry the honored title of “caregiver.” With deepest sympathy and love, Robbie
January 26th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Nancy may cherished memories help to adjust to the loss of your mother, truly you gave her her flowers while she could appreciate them. My prayers are with you and your family.