Neal-Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home Reporting
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Betty Catherine Moorhead, age 77, of Clarksville, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Gateway Medical Center.
She was born February 2, 1937, in Davidson County, TN, to the late Clarence Lillard Waggoner and Harriet Suggs Waggoner. Betty was also preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine Lynn Moorhead; and brother-in-law, Robert S. Moorhead.
Betty is survived by her husband, Col. (Ret.) John H. Moorhead; two sons, Robert E. (Michelle) Moorhead, of Lebanon, TN, and John S. (Karla) Moorhead, of Evans, GA; and five grandchildren, Gabriel, Michael, Paige, Aubrey, and Faith Moorhead.
Other survivors include Clarice Waggoner Gustafson (William Gustafson), Betty Sue Moorhead Lebow (Fritz Lebow), and Hilda Moorhead.
Betty graduated in 1955 from Hillsboro High School in Nashville, TN, she majored in Pre-Med at Tennessee Technological University and received her certification in medical Lab Technology from Mid-State Baptist Hospital in 1958.
Mrs. Moorhead was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting, running, golfing, completing the Honolulu Marathon and spending time with her family and friends. She became a real estate professional and was chosen as “Clarksville’s REALTOR Associate of the Year” in 1994. She served the Montgomery County area until retirement.
Funeral Service will be held at noon on Thursday, July 24 at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Dr. Roger Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – West, in Hopkinsville, KY. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.
Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.