Mary Lucy Moultrie, age 97, Deltona, Florida. Born April 30, 1914 went to heaven on November 4, 2011. Mary lived most of her life in Woodbury, Georgia. She became a U.S. Army nurse and served her country during World War II and the Korean War. In 1942, she was stationed on the island of Corregidor. She and 12 other nurses escaped the island aboard the U.S.S. Spearfish just before the island fell to the Japanese. She rose to the rank of Major before retiring from service in the Army. She remained a nurse by trade until her retirement.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Jeptha and Elizabeth Walton Moultrie, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by four nephews and six nieces and many more family members who loved her. She is also survived by her extended family and friends at Water’s Edge Assisted Living Center, Deltona, Florida.
Viewing to be held on Thursday, November 10, at Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home, Woodbury, Georgia from 6-8pm. Mary will be laid to rest on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11, 2011 at 11am in the Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, Georgia.
