Eileen Marie (Betters) LaMoy

      Eileen Marie Betters LaMoy, age 90, passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home.

     Daughter of the late Philip L. Betters and Anne Buist Betters, Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Robert T. LaMoy, Sr. and her brother, Robert L. Betters, Sr.

     Eileen was a dedicated wife and mother to her five children. She took great pride in each of them. Born and raised in the Adirondack region of NY State, Eileen was very appreciative of the beauty that nature offers. She enjoyed cross country skiing, swimming and knitting, as well as playing Bridge, cooking and sewing.

     During her lifetime she took on many roles. She was foremost a loving wife and mother. She was instrumental in starting an early-intervention program for toddlers with hearing impairment in the 1960’s which led to a permanent program at the Orange County BOCES in Goshen, NY.

     In retirement she assisted her husband in administrating Real Estate Training classes in NY State. After moving to Jacksonville, FL she became an early member of Shepard of the Woods Lutheran Church, participating in many programs and volunteer events. Her move to Durham, NC brought her closer to family and she eventually moved to Burgaw.

     She was a beloved Grammy to her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her presence will be missed.

Eileen is survived by her children: Steven A. LaMoy, Robert T. LaMoy, Jr., Ann Marie Balogh (Tim), Paul T. LaMoy-Vieira (Evaristo) and Patricia A. Van Alstyne (Mark) and daughter-in-law Juli R. LaMoy; her seven grandchildren: Trevor Balogh (Pam), Sean and Timothy Balogh, Sarah and Hannah LaMoy, Daniel and Kaley Van Alstyne; her three great-grandchildren: Harper Stone, Nora Gene and Lucas Colton Balogh; her beloved sister, Noreen Farquharson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Eileen’s wit and wisdom will be missed by all who knew her.

    There will be a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Burgaw United Methodist Church with The Rev. Richard Bryant conducting the service.

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      Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

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