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Myrtle "Happy" Austin

1947 - 2022

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Sunday

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Visitation

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Sunday, June 12, 2022

First Baptist Church

345 Main Street

Hudson, North Carolina, United States

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Sunday

June

Funeral

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 12, 2022

First Baptist Church

345 Main Street

Hudson, North Carolina, United States

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June

Final Resting Place

4:00 pm

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Sardis Cemetery

Central Street

Hudson, North Carolina, United States

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Barbara H. Jones posted a condolence

Saturday, July 23, 2022

We retired educators will continue to remember Mrs. Austin as a beautiful lady who inspired so many students and fellow educators. She made a difference in their lives, from her career at Appalachian State University to her volunteer work at the soup kitchen. As you recall special moments, we, too, will treasure our memories of Mrs. Austin as she served as a mentor to us and to our APP students. Her legacy will remain with us as we cherish the life of this outstanding educator. ~~Caldwell County Retired School Personnel

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Diane Ward posted a condolence

Friday, June 17, 2022

I am saddened to read of the passing of Happy Austin. She served as my advisor and certainly made a difference in the education of this "non-traditional" student with two elementary age children. Due to her guidance I was able to successfully complete my degree in 3 school years; she opened doors, guided, coached, encouraged and was a powerful cheerleader. Blessings to your family.

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 19, 2022 at 1:08 PM

Thank you Diane. That sounds exactly like my mom! What a blessing to hear from you!

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Mary C. Taylor posted a condolence

Monday, June 13, 2022

I am sorry for your loss. Ms. Austin was my advisor at ASU when I was lucky enough to be in the Senior to Sophomore program. She guided and advised me flawlessly, which allowed me to graduate with a 5 year degree in 5 semesters. She was VERY good at her job and performed her job with a pleasant attitude and always a smile. She was a treasure. Mary C. Taylor

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 15, 2022 at 11:55 PM

Thank you for sharing your remembrance of my mom. She loved working with students more than anything and it means so much to me to hear how much she helped you. I agree, she was a treasure!

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Anda Cochran posted a condolence

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Don and Family, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Happy was such a caring and loving person. She just drew people in with her friendliness and gentle way. I will always remember her warm glow.

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 15, 2022 at 11:56 PM

Thank you. I love how you've remembered my mom. She certainly did have a warm glow.

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Rena Lawing posted a condolence

Saturday, June 11, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and love. Lynn and Rena Lawing

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 15, 2022 at 11:57 PM

Thank you very much.

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Emma Earley Tuttle posted a condolence

Saturday, June 11, 2022

So sorry for the unexpected passing of sweet Happy. She was always smiling and pleasant every time we were together She will truly be missed by all that knew her. Prayers for peach and comfort for all the family.

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 15, 2022 at 11:58 PM

Thank you so much. She really did have a smile that just made everyone who saw her smile too.

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Betty Idol Carroll posted a condolence

Saturday, June 11, 2022

So sorry for your loss, may you have peace and comfort in the days and months to come.

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Thank you so much.

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Margaret Basinger posted a condolence

Friday, June 10, 2022

Myrtle was one of my first childhood friends. We went all the way through school together and continued to meet annually with others who were Huntersville School alums. My heart is broken. Margaret Basinger (Chuck)

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Thank you so much for your many years of friendship with my mom that meant the world to her. She spoke of you all the time and loved you dearly.

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Katie Lefever posted a condolence

Friday, June 10, 2022

There are no words to express our grief at the unexpected passing of Happy Austin. We met in the Sunday School class of our pastor, Wade Dellinger, after Don and Happy both retired and moved into Don’s home place. Our friendship grew through the years and was such a blessing. I cannot imagine not being able to call her - I will miss our long conversations. Rest In Peace, precious friend. William and Katie Lefever

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 16, 2022 at 12:02 AM

Katie, thank you for this beautiful note. There aren't words to express how deeply my mom loved you and your family. I'm just like you, I can't imagine not being able to call her on the phone.

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Beatrice Wellborn posted a condolence

Friday, June 10, 2022

Heartfelt sympathy offered to Don, Hope and family. Happy loved all of you so very much. You were constants in her conversation. I know that you will always miss her. I know that I will. She was my single, best connection to my years at ASU. We worked in the same office and shared many good times together. Happy was very insightful and always thoughtful in her considerations of others. She did not suffer fools gladly.

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Joyce Roberts Posted Jun 10, 2022 at 11:18 AM

What a sweet, friendly lady she was. I became acquainted with her while volunteering at hospice. She was always concerned about others. Prayers for the family.

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 16, 2022 at 12:06 AM

Bea, this is beautiful and apt tribute to my mom. Thank you so much. I love your ending sentence because it was so true and so much of what I loved about her. Thank you for your years of friendship.

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Angel Moretz posted a condolence

Friday, June 10, 2022

Don and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Happy was so helpful and kind. I will miss seeing her come by the Kitchen. It was a blessing to have known her. Prayers for the family.

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Hope Laingen Posted Jun 10, 2022 at 9:29 AM

Thank you, Angel. Being involved with the Soup Kitchen and spending time with everyone there was a great joy for my mom.

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