Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 5/4/2006.
Madeline Burks Cuthbertson, 85, of Austin, Texas, died Saturday, April 29 at Buckner Villas, a Baptist-run home for Alzheimer's patients, in Austin.
Mrs. Cuthbertson was born November 27, 1920, in Troy, AL. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Clyde Burks of Troy, AL. She graduated from Troy State Teachers College and in 1971 represented Troy State University at Texas A&M University President's Inauguration. Mrs. Cuthbertson received her MA degree from the University of Iowa and teaching became the core and love of her life. She taught mathematics in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, retiring in 1981. While teaching at the University of Iowa she became a member of Pi Lambda Theta- a teaching sorority and served as its president. She was also, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a national teaching/education organization and a member of Mensa, a national organization for people with high IQ's. Mrs. Cuthbertson was a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteered in many capacities through the years. She received recognition for 1000+ volunteer hours at M.D. Anderson American Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In 1943, she joined the Navy as a Wave. She was chosen in the top 10 of her Navy Air Navigation Class to fly as a technical observer during WWII, becoming one of the first women in the United States to navigate. She also served as Transportation Personnel Officer and was honorably discharged from active duty at Alameda, CA, in 1947. In 1950-51 she was appointed to Naval Reserve as Lieutenant JG. She lived out the last few years of her life in Austin to be near her family.
Survivors include, 2 sons, Brian Cuthbertson and wife Karen Sholtz and Wayne Cuthbertson and wife, Pat. 2 grandchildren, Evan and Dave Cuthbertson, all of Austin, Texas. A sister, Marilyn Burks Phillips, of Troy, AL, and a niece, Marcia Phillips Gorman of LaGrange, GA.
Visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday, May 4, 2006 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Troy of Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Bob Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation in memory of Mrs. Cuthbertson.
Madeline Burks Cuthbertson, 85, of Austin, Texas, died Saturday, April 29 at Buckner Villas, a Baptist-run home for Alzheimer's patients, in Austin.
Mrs. Cuthbertson was born November 27, 1920, in Troy, AL. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Clyde Burks of Troy, AL. She graduated from Troy State Teachers College and in 1971 represented Troy State University at Texas A&M University President's Inauguration. Mrs. Cuthbertson received her MA degree from the University of Iowa and teaching became the core and love of her life. She taught mathematics in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, retiring in 1981. While teaching at the University of Iowa she became a member of Pi Lambda Theta- a teaching sorority and served as its president. She was also, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a national teaching/education organization and a member of Mensa, a national organization for people with high IQ's. Mrs. Cuthbertson was a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteered in many capacities through the years. She received recognition for 1000+ volunteer hours at M.D. Anderson American Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In 1943, she joined the Navy as a Wave. She was chosen in the top 10 of her Navy Air Navigation Class to fly as a technical observer during WWII, becoming one of the first women in the United States to navigate. She also served as Transportation Personnel Officer and was honorably discharged from active duty at Alameda, CA, in 1947. In 1950-51 she was appointed to Naval Reserve as Lieutenant JG. She lived out the last few years of her life in Austin to be near her family.
Survivors include, 2 sons, Brian Cuthbertson and wife Karen Sholtz and Wayne Cuthbertson and wife, Pat. 2 grandchildren, Evan and Dave Cuthbertson, all of Austin, Texas. A sister, Marilyn Burks Phillips, of Troy, AL, and a niece, Marcia Phillips Gorman of LaGrange, GA.
Visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday, May 4, 2006 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Troy of Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Bob Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation in memory of Mrs. Cuthbertson.
Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 5/4/2006.
Madeline Burks Cuthbertson, 85, of Austin, Texas, died Saturday, April 29 at Buckner Villas, a Baptist-run home for Alzheimer's patients, in Austin.
Mrs. Cuthbertson was born November 27, 1920, in Troy, AL. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Clyde Burks of Troy, AL. She graduated from Troy State Teachers College and in 1971 represented Troy State University at Texas A&M University President's Inauguration. Mrs. Cuthbertson received her MA degree from the University of Iowa and teaching became the core and love of her life. She taught mathematics in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, retiring in 1981. While teaching at the University of Iowa she became a member of Pi Lambda Theta- a teaching sorority and served as its president. She was also, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a national teaching/education organization and a member of Mensa, a national organization for people with high IQ's. Mrs. Cuthbertson was a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteered in many capacities through the years. She received recognition for 1000+ volunteer hours at M.D. Anderson American Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In 1943, she joined the Navy as a Wave. She was chosen in the top 10 of her Navy Air Navigation Class to fly as a technical observer during WWII, becoming one of the first women in the United States to navigate. She also served as Transportation Personnel Officer and was honorably discharged from active duty at Alameda, CA, in 1947. In 1950-51 she was appointed to Naval Reserve as Lieutenant JG. She lived out the last few years of her life in Austin to be near her family.
Survivors include, 2 sons, Brian Cuthbertson and wife Karen Sholtz and Wayne Cuthbertson and wife, Pat. 2 grandchildren, Evan and Dave Cuthbertson, all of Austin, Texas. A sister, Marilyn Burks Phillips, of Troy, AL, and a niece, Marcia Phillips Gorman of LaGrange, GA.
Visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday, May 4, 2006 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Troy of Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Bob Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation in memory of Mrs. Cuthbertson.
Madeline Burks Cuthbertson, 85, of Austin, Texas, died Saturday, April 29 at Buckner Villas, a Baptist-run home for Alzheimer's patients, in Austin.
Mrs. Cuthbertson was born November 27, 1920, in Troy, AL. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Clyde Burks of Troy, AL. She graduated from Troy State Teachers College and in 1971 represented Troy State University at Texas A&M University President's Inauguration. Mrs. Cuthbertson received her MA degree from the University of Iowa and teaching became the core and love of her life. She taught mathematics in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, retiring in 1981. While teaching at the University of Iowa she became a member of Pi Lambda Theta- a teaching sorority and served as its president. She was also, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a national teaching/education organization and a member of Mensa, a national organization for people with high IQ's. Mrs. Cuthbertson was a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteered in many capacities through the years. She received recognition for 1000+ volunteer hours at M.D. Anderson American Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In 1943, she joined the Navy as a Wave. She was chosen in the top 10 of her Navy Air Navigation Class to fly as a technical observer during WWII, becoming one of the first women in the United States to navigate. She also served as Transportation Personnel Officer and was honorably discharged from active duty at Alameda, CA, in 1947. In 1950-51 she was appointed to Naval Reserve as Lieutenant JG. She lived out the last few years of her life in Austin to be near her family.
Survivors include, 2 sons, Brian Cuthbertson and wife Karen Sholtz and Wayne Cuthbertson and wife, Pat. 2 grandchildren, Evan and Dave Cuthbertson, all of Austin, Texas. A sister, Marilyn Burks Phillips, of Troy, AL, and a niece, Marcia Phillips Gorman of LaGrange, GA.
Visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday, May 4, 2006 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Troy of Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Bob Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation in memory of Mrs. Cuthbertson.
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