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With hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived, we celebrate the remarkable journey of Mrs. Betty McPhatter-McLaughlin, who transitioned peacefully on December 23, 2024. Born on August 31, 1929, to Nellie Rush-McPhatter and Thomas McPhatter, Betty's 95 years were a tapestry of love, resilience, and joy.

Betty’s vibrant spirit touched countless lives. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted daughter Annie Brooks; her treasured granddaughter Kenyatta Brooks; grandsons Marcel Brooks Jr., Christopher McLaughlin-Brooks (Peter …

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We invite you to join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Betty McPhatter - McLaughlin. Celebration of Life Date: January 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 38576 Brett Way Mechanicsville, MD 20569 Following the celebration in Maryland, a small service and burial will take place in her home state of North Carolina at Lawrence Jackson Funeral Home 211 N Main St, Laurinburg, NC 28352 Date: January 13, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm Repass will be announced. We will provide updates with additional details as they become available. Thank you for keeping Betty and her family in your thoughts during this time.

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So sorry for your loss. Di and I will keep you and your family and our prayers. 

Al

So sorry for your loss. Di and I will keep you and your family and our prayers. 

Al

So sorry for your loss. Di and I will keep you and your family a…

She was a great aunt and like a second mother to me.♥️
She was a great aunt and like a second mother to me.♥️
She was a great aunt and like a second mother to me.♥️

To an amazing Aunt..

  We love you and may God bless you for eternity!  

Love -Catherine Ramos (McPhatter) & Brenda McLea…

To an amazing Aunt..

  We love you and may God bless you for eternity!  

Love -Catherine Ramos (McPha…

To an amazing Aunt..

  We love you and may God bless you for eter…

To a great sister-in-law...sorry for your loss.  

-Marie Lopez

To a great sister-in-law...sorry for your loss.  

-Marie Lopez

To a great sister-in-law...sorry for your loss.  

-Marie Lopez

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What were Betty's favorite tv shows?
In her later years, Betty often enjoyed watching classic Westerns like Gunsmoke, The…
In her later years, Betty often enjoyed watching classic Westerns like Gunsmoke, The Virginian…
In her later years, Betty often enjoyed watching classic Westerns like Gunsmoke, The Virginian, The Big Valley, and Bon…
What were Betty's favorite movies?
Some of Betty's favorite movies were Lonesome Dove, The Godfather, and Tombstone
Some of Betty's favorite movies were Lonesome Dove, The Godfather, and Tombstone
Some of Betty's favorite movies were Lonesome Dove, The Godfather, and Tombstone

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Born

August 31st, 1929
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Got married to Aaron Marshall McLaughlin

August 1st, 1948
Red Springs, NC
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Had a child, Sandor McLaughlin

August 3rd, 1949
Raeford, NC

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Cause of death

Kidney disease

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Lillys Chapel Cemetery

Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home

Hospice of St. Mary's
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Hospice of St. Mary's

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