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1943
2022
Mrs. Betty Lou “Boo Boo” Elks Cutler
Mrs. Betty Lou Elks Cutler, age 79, a resident of N.C. Hwy 92, Washington, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 2, 2022, at Woodard’s Pond Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Woodard’s Pond Church of Christ, conducted by Eddie Gurganus. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery in Washington.
Mrs. Cutler’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Cutler was born in Beaufort County on February 14, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Isaac William Elks and Marjorie Clark Elks Hodges. Mrs. Cutler was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a loving wife, mother, and nanny. She also kept countless children in her home over the years for working mothers and was a creative seamstress for the public. Mrs. Cutler was a very active member of Woodard’s Pond Church of Christ. She served as Sunday School teacher, choir member, VBS director and member of the Ladies’ Aide. In her spare time Mrs. Cutler enjoyed sewing, drawing, writing poetry, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On September 29, 1962, she married Walter Merton Cutler, who preceded her in death, October 20, 2019.
Mrs. Cutler is survived by her children, Kent Douglas Cutler of Pinetown, Kathy Cutler Boyd and husband, Robbie of Bath, Kevin Dale Cutler and wife, Tammy of Washington, Karen Cutler Jarvis of Washington; eight grandchildren, Thackory Cutler, Haley Cutler, Reece Cutler, Christopher Boyd and wife Jennifer, Shelby Boyd Geertson and husband, Philomon, Savanna Boyd, Brantley Cutler, Cameron Jarvis; two great grandchildren, Asher Geertson, Dakota Geertson; three sisters, Eva Davis, Linda Tetterton, Marlene Ingalls and brother, David Elks and countless nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Cutler was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew “A.J.” Jarvis; three brothers, LeRoy Elks, Billy Elks, Freddie Elks; sister, Jo Anne Hodges; and daughter in law, Michelle Cutler.
Friends and relatives are welcomed to visit at her home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Woodard’s Pond Church of Christ Building Fund, P.O. Box 1302, Washington, N.C. 27889.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Cutler family.
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Belinda Sawyer
May 16, 2022
Karen and family just heard of your mother passing, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Charlene Woolard
May 10, 2022
Kent, Kevin,. Kathy and Karen I'm sorry to hear Ms Betty has passed away. Treasure the memories. That's what gets me through each day. Your mom was a special person. She is happy, she is with your dad now. You have each other, don't loose touch. Family means it's all. God bless you all.
Donald Clark
May 4, 2022
Miss Betty Lou...I cried when I saw your beloved children all standing together to honor you. Each and every one: sons, daughters, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, grandbabies,1st cousins, 2nd cousins, church friends...Pastor and his wife...ALL arrived! Celebrating you was the event of the day...How thrilled I was to take part...I wouldnt have missed it for the world! I will always retain a honor just to have known you and Walter...Thank you for welcoming us to your church along with gtreetings from so many dear Christians...We are a family...Betty was indeed one of us all!
Love Don and Linda Clark
Tracey Jarvis
May 4, 2022
Karen, Kevin and I were so sorry to hear of your Mama's passing. I know it's not easy. You have already been through so much. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
jimmy oakley
May 4, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Angela (Duke) Bowen
May 3, 2022
Karen and family. So sorry to hear of your mama's passing. Prayers for you all.
Bonnie Keech
May 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers
Paulette Everette
May 2, 2022
My heart goes out to her family. She will be definitely missed.
Sending prayers and love.
Jennifer Keech Winslow
May 2, 2022
A Beautiful lady with a heart of Gold!! I know she will be greatly missedkeeping this wonderful family in my thoughts & prayers!!!
Dale Everett
May 2, 2022
It's always been a pleasure to know Mrs. Betty Luo. Thankful to have known her children. Prayers for comfort and peace through this difficult time.
Wendy Martin
May 2, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Rosene
May 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you. Julie
Marilyn Willard Hale
May 2, 2022
I am so sorry to learn of Betty Lou passing, May God bless and comfort all of her family as only He can is my prayer.
SELMA BRADDY
May 2, 2022
I WAS HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN BETTY LOU. A CHRISTIAN LADY WHO CARED FOR OTHERS WITH LOVE FOR EVERYONE. MAY GOD LIGHTEN THE SADNESS OF YOUR HEARTS REPLACING WITH PEACE KNOWING SHE IS HAPPY WITH HER LORD & SAVIOUR! MY LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY
Mark and Nora Jo Woolard
May 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless each of you.
Mike & Cathy Slade
May 1, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Mrs. Betty Lou's passing ! She was such a sweet Christian Lady ! She always had a smile on her face and kind encouraging words to say ! She will be missed ! Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Everyone !
Crystal Paul-Stox
May 1, 2022
Sending prayers of Comfort during this time and the days to come. Mrs Betty was one of a kind and I can only pray to one day see the splendor she is witnessing on the Streets of Heaven with all those gone before us!
Angie Elzey
May 1, 2022
Boo Boo you were always an inspiration to me. You always knew the right things to say to me even when I was little girl when you were kept me every day. Thank you for always being there during my trials and tribulations and getting me through them. Your candle will burn very bright up in heaven. I know you will be watching over all of us. I will always love you!!
Cathy and Wayne Craig
May 1, 2022
Kevin and family , we are so sad for the passing of your mother. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Ms. Betty was a very special Lady and lives on in your heart and memories...
Barry and Linda Ingalls
May 1, 2022
Marlene and all the family, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your precious memories of good times help with the feelings of loss and sadness. We love you!
Billy Ray Askew
May 1, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed talking with Mrs. Betty Lou. Her smile could change your day. Prayers for all of the family.
Charles mccollum
April 30, 2022
i knew mrs betty back in the early 80s such a sweet lady ,prayers to kevin kathy kevin and karen
Jimmy Swain
April 30, 2022
My condolences to Betty’s family. She was a nice lady who always had a smile. She was kind and good to her children and also to her children’s spouses, most of all a Christian lady setting a good example for everyone to see. Better things waiting for her.
Lou Rutledge Waters
April 30, 2022
You all are in my thoughts and prayers!! I always thought a lot of Mrs Betty Lou.
Sue Ann Taylor
April 30, 2022
So sorry for your loss. May God give you strength & comfort at the time & the days to come.
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