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Mary Nightingale Obituary
HENDERSONVILLE, NC - Mary McHenry Tarpley Nightingale of Hendersonville, NC, and formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in her home.
She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Russell Tarpley and Bennie Williams Tarpley of Nashville, TN.
Mary was born April 25, 1917.
She was a graduate of Ward Belmont College (Belmont U) and Peabody Teachers College in Nashville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William Nightingale, Jr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Boyd Tarpley, and a grandson, Donald W. Ellison, Jr.
Mary taught kindergarten many years at Mead Hall in Aiken. She was a member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Wildwood Garden Club, and a volunteer with the hospital auxiliary.
She was an active member of St. Thaddeus where she was in the St. Elizabeth Auxiliary, volunteered in the church office, and also the Thrift Store. Mary loved people, parties, card games of all types, but most especially bridge.
She was a devoted wife and doting mother. They also lived in Old Hickory, TN; Richland, WA; Woodbury, NJ; and Jeffersonville, IN.
Surviving are her children Mary King Auman of Brevard, NC, Judy N. Durant of Asheville, NC, and William Nightingale, III, Jacksonville, FL; her granddaughter, Amy E. Cassidy and her husband, John C. Cassidy; two great-grandsons, Christopher N. Cassidy, and W. Cameron Cassidy as well as two nephews, Barton and Price Tarpley.
Mary will be missed by her family and friends, as she was a loving, fun person, who was quick to bring a smile to your face.
A graveside service will be held at St. Thaddeas Episcopal Church on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 3:00pm with Rev. Grant B. Wiseman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church at 125 Pendleton ST, SW, Aiken, SC 29801 or Mead Hall School at 619 Barnwell Avenue NW, Aiken, SC 29801 Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors in Hendersonville, NC are in charge of arrangements.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting: www.thosshepherd.com
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Stephen V, Geddes
November 9, 2021
I believe it was Judy who was in my class at Aiken High, and I visited your home once while we were both Seniors. I hope all went well with your mother, Judy, and hope all is well with you and yours. Aiken is still a good place to live, and if you are in the area, give me a call. Steve, still here at 323 Mimosa Circle, doing quite well. Main problem, of course, is getting older. Hah! (Imagine that!)
Antoinette Hamilton
December 2, 2015
Judy, I'm so sad about your loss of your mother. I have memories of her being such a sweet and elegant person--and a loving mother to you all. I keep you all in my heart and prayers. Love Antoinette Hamilton
Stephen V. Geddes
December 2, 2015
Judy and family, sorry to hear about your mother. Looks like another one-time Hoosier has left. I knew our families had an Indiana connection, I just didn't know exactly what it was. I, too, you see, lived in Jeffersonville. I was two, I think. In any case, my parents and yours brought the connection with then to Aiken, and I'm glad they did. Hope you are doing well; It's been quite a while, hasn't it.
Kaye Larson Coffman
November 27, 2015
Judy and Mary King I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and my thoughts will be with you both during this sad time.
Caroline McArdle
November 23, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the hope found at
1 Cor. 15:26.
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