Dora "Mama Dora" Ludlam Corbett, 84, of Burgaw, and formerly of Atkinson, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at her home. She was born November 9, 1926 in Horry County, SC to James Nelson & Emily Blanton Ludlam.
After completing Campbell College she married Norris Clifton "Ben" Corbett, who died in 1989.
At the age of 50, she became the News Editor for the Pender Post where she worked for 34 years. In 2005, she received the North Carolina Outstanding Volunteer Award. Spending untold number of hours tutoring and mentoring in the Pender County Schools. She was an active member of the Atkinson Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 50-plus years.
After moving to Burgaw five years ago, she joined Burgaw Baptist Church and enjoyed being a member of the Estelle Taylor Sunday School Class and the WMU Afternoon Circle.
Survivors include her three children, daughters, Daphne C. McBride (Rev. James McBride), Dover, DE & Emily C. Simpson (Fredrick IV), Atkinson; son, Nelson Clyde Corbett, Durham; grandchildren; James "Jimmy" McBride, Jr. (Patricia), Tonya McBride Robles (Michael), James Fredrick "Freddy" Simpson V (Jennifer), & Jeremy Scott Simpson; great-grandchildren, Hannah & Ben McBride, and Sam Robles, Emma, & Davis Simpson; sisters, Earlake Baker & Helen Yengel and many extended family and friends.
Funeral service were conducted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Burgaw Baptist Church; Rev. Nathan Morton officiated.
Casket bearers were James McBride, Jr., James Fredrick Simpson V, Jeremy Simpson, Michael Paul Robles, Richard Rhyne, & Bruce Williams, FNP. Honorary bearers were the District Attorney Ben David and Det. Scott Lawson.
The Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw assisted the family with the arrangements.
Memorial gifts may be made to Atkinson Cemetery, c/o Sara Jane Lanier, 6060 Point Caswell Rd., Atkinson, NC 28421, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., NC 28401.
After completing Campbell College she married Norris Clifton "Ben" Corbett, who died in 1989.
At the age of 50, she became the News Editor for the Pender Post where she worked for 34 years. In 2005, she received the North Carolina Outstanding Volunteer Award. Spending untold number of hours tutoring and mentoring in the Pender County Schools. She was an active member of the Atkinson Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 50-plus years.
After moving to Burgaw five years ago, she joined Burgaw Baptist Church and enjoyed being a member of the Estelle Taylor Sunday School Class and the WMU Afternoon Circle.
Survivors include her three children, daughters, Daphne C. McBride (Rev. James McBride), Dover, DE & Emily C. Simpson (Fredrick IV), Atkinson; son, Nelson Clyde Corbett, Durham; grandchildren; James "Jimmy" McBride, Jr. (Patricia), Tonya McBride Robles (Michael), James Fredrick "Freddy" Simpson V (Jennifer), & Jeremy Scott Simpson; great-grandchildren, Hannah & Ben McBride, and Sam Robles, Emma, & Davis Simpson; sisters, Earlake Baker & Helen Yengel and many extended family and friends.
Funeral service were conducted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Burgaw Baptist Church; Rev. Nathan Morton officiated.
Casket bearers were James McBride, Jr., James Fredrick Simpson V, Jeremy Simpson, Michael Paul Robles, Richard Rhyne, & Bruce Williams, FNP. Honorary bearers were the District Attorney Ben David and Det. Scott Lawson.
The Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw assisted the family with the arrangements.
Memorial gifts may be made to Atkinson Cemetery, c/o Sara Jane Lanier, 6060 Point Caswell Rd., Atkinson, NC 28421, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., NC 28401.
Dora "Mama Dora" Ludlam Corbett, 84, of Burgaw, and formerly of Atkinson, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at her home. She was born November 9, 1926 in Horry County, SC to James Nelson & Emily Blanton Ludlam.
After completing Campbell College she married Norris Clifton "Ben" Corbett, who died in 1989.
At the age of 50, she became the News Editor for the Pender Post where she worked for 34 years. In 2005, she received the North Carolina Outstanding Volunteer Award. Spending untold number of hours tutoring and mentoring in the Pender County Schools. She was an active member of the Atkinson Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 50-plus years.
After moving to Burgaw five years ago, she joined Burgaw Baptist Church and enjoyed being a member of the Estelle Taylor Sunday School Class and the WMU Afternoon Circle.
Survivors include her three children, daughters, Daphne C. McBride (Rev. James McBride), Dover, DE & Emily C. Simpson (Fredrick IV), Atkinson; son, Nelson Clyde Corbett, Durham; grandchildren; James "Jimmy" McBride, Jr. (Patricia), Tonya McBride Robles (Michael), James Fredrick "Freddy" Simpson V (Jennifer), & Jeremy Scott Simpson; great-grandchildren, Hannah & Ben McBride, and Sam Robles, Emma, & Davis Simpson; sisters, Earlake Baker & Helen Yengel and many extended family and friends.
Funeral service were conducted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Burgaw Baptist Church; Rev. Nathan Morton officiated.
Casket bearers were James McBride, Jr., James Fredrick Simpson V, Jeremy Simpson, Michael Paul Robles, Richard Rhyne, & Bruce Williams, FNP. Honorary bearers were the District Attorney Ben David and Det. Scott Lawson.
The Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw assisted the family with the arrangements.
Memorial gifts may be made to Atkinson Cemetery, c/o Sara Jane Lanier, 6060 Point Caswell Rd., Atkinson, NC 28421, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., NC 28401.
After completing Campbell College she married Norris Clifton "Ben" Corbett, who died in 1989.
At the age of 50, she became the News Editor for the Pender Post where she worked for 34 years. In 2005, she received the North Carolina Outstanding Volunteer Award. Spending untold number of hours tutoring and mentoring in the Pender County Schools. She was an active member of the Atkinson Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 50-plus years.
After moving to Burgaw five years ago, she joined Burgaw Baptist Church and enjoyed being a member of the Estelle Taylor Sunday School Class and the WMU Afternoon Circle.
Survivors include her three children, daughters, Daphne C. McBride (Rev. James McBride), Dover, DE & Emily C. Simpson (Fredrick IV), Atkinson; son, Nelson Clyde Corbett, Durham; grandchildren; James "Jimmy" McBride, Jr. (Patricia), Tonya McBride Robles (Michael), James Fredrick "Freddy" Simpson V (Jennifer), & Jeremy Scott Simpson; great-grandchildren, Hannah & Ben McBride, and Sam Robles, Emma, & Davis Simpson; sisters, Earlake Baker & Helen Yengel and many extended family and friends.
Funeral service were conducted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Burgaw Baptist Church; Rev. Nathan Morton officiated.
Casket bearers were James McBride, Jr., James Fredrick Simpson V, Jeremy Simpson, Michael Paul Robles, Richard Rhyne, & Bruce Williams, FNP. Honorary bearers were the District Attorney Ben David and Det. Scott Lawson.
The Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw assisted the family with the arrangements.
Memorial gifts may be made to Atkinson Cemetery, c/o Sara Jane Lanier, 6060 Point Caswell Rd., Atkinson, NC 28421, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., NC 28401.
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