Betty Rabb Pridgen
July 16, 1923 - May 13, 2011
Betty Rabb Pridgen, the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. William Edward Rabb, of Atlanta, TX, and the wife of Dr. James Edward Pridgen, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at her home.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and received her Music degree at the University of Texas in Austin, where she taught voice. She then attended Juilliard School of Music in New York. The following year, she had her own radio program on KWKH in Shreveport, LA.
During WWII, she sang for many USO shows. When her husband, Dr. Pridgen, was in his surgical residency at Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, she was one of the soloists for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, the Rochester Methodist church, and the Rochester Music Society.
After they moved to San Antonio in 1951, she was a member and soloist at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church.
She was a member of the San Antonio Junior League, Methodist Church Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Blue Bird Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital, member of the Tuesday Musical Club, The Battle of Flowers Association, The Argyle Club and The San Antonio Country Club.
She sang for many charity and service organizations. She recorded many songs during her musical career. Her family retains recordings of her music and treasures reliving her lifetime love of music. To live in the hearts of others is never to die.
She was a loving wife and mother and will live in our hearts forever.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Gay and husband, Steve Swanson; Carol Lee and husband, Gerry Storey; and son, James E. Pridgen, II; six grandchildren: Kelly and Bethany Gray; Clint and Clair Storey, Erin Pridgen and husband, Erik Phelps; Jennifer Pridgen. She is also survived by her sister; Marilee Rabb Chapman and husband, Dean; nieces, Dawn Chapman Herwood and husband, Gary; Dr. Suzanne Chapman Reams and husband, Joel.
Her family wishes to express their appreciation for the outstanding healthcare to her doctors and healthcare providers, Mrs. Beatrice Trevino and Mrs. Angie Rocha.
MEMORIAL SERVICE TUESDAY MAY 17, 2011 2:00 P.M.
ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. BASSE RD.
Rev. Dr. David McNitzky officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209, or to James E. Pridgen, MD Scholarship Trust, for medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7522 Shadylane, San Antonio, TX 78209.
July 16, 1923 - May 13, 2011
Betty Rabb Pridgen, the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. William Edward Rabb, of Atlanta, TX, and the wife of Dr. James Edward Pridgen, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at her home.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and received her Music degree at the University of Texas in Austin, where she taught voice. She then attended Juilliard School of Music in New York. The following year, she had her own radio program on KWKH in Shreveport, LA.
During WWII, she sang for many USO shows. When her husband, Dr. Pridgen, was in his surgical residency at Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, she was one of the soloists for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, the Rochester Methodist church, and the Rochester Music Society.
After they moved to San Antonio in 1951, she was a member and soloist at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church.
She was a member of the San Antonio Junior League, Methodist Church Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Blue Bird Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital, member of the Tuesday Musical Club, The Battle of Flowers Association, The Argyle Club and The San Antonio Country Club.
She sang for many charity and service organizations. She recorded many songs during her musical career. Her family retains recordings of her music and treasures reliving her lifetime love of music. To live in the hearts of others is never to die.
She was a loving wife and mother and will live in our hearts forever.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Gay and husband, Steve Swanson; Carol Lee and husband, Gerry Storey; and son, James E. Pridgen, II; six grandchildren: Kelly and Bethany Gray; Clint and Clair Storey, Erin Pridgen and husband, Erik Phelps; Jennifer Pridgen. She is also survived by her sister; Marilee Rabb Chapman and husband, Dean; nieces, Dawn Chapman Herwood and husband, Gary; Dr. Suzanne Chapman Reams and husband, Joel.
Her family wishes to express their appreciation for the outstanding healthcare to her doctors and healthcare providers, Mrs. Beatrice Trevino and Mrs. Angie Rocha.
MEMORIAL SERVICE TUESDAY MAY 17, 2011 2:00 P.M.
ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. BASSE RD.
Rev. Dr. David McNitzky officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209, or to James E. Pridgen, MD Scholarship Trust, for medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7522 Shadylane, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Betty Rabb Pridgen
July 16, 1923 - May 13, 2011
Betty Rabb Pridgen, the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. William Edward Rabb, of Atlanta, TX, and the wife of Dr. James Edward Pridgen, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at her home.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and received her Music degree at the University of Texas in Austin, where she taught voice. She then attended Juilliard School of Music in New York. The following year, she had her own radio program on KWKH in Shreveport, LA.
During WWII, she sang for many USO shows. When her husband, Dr. Pridgen, was in his surgical residency at Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, she was one of the soloists for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, the Rochester Methodist church, and the Rochester Music Society.
After they moved to San Antonio in 1951, she was a member and soloist at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church.
She was a member of the San Antonio Junior League, Methodist Church Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Blue Bird Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital, member of the Tuesday Musical Club, The Battle of Flowers Association, The Argyle Club and The San Antonio Country Club.
She sang for many charity and service organizations. She recorded many songs during her musical career. Her family retains recordings of her music and treasures reliving her lifetime love of music. To live in the hearts of others is never to die.
She was a loving wife and mother and will live in our hearts forever.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Gay and husband, Steve Swanson; Carol Lee and husband, Gerry Storey; and son, James E. Pridgen, II; six grandchildren: Kelly and Bethany Gray; Clint and Clair Storey, Erin Pridgen and husband, Erik Phelps; Jennifer Pridgen. She is also survived by her sister; Marilee Rabb Chapman and husband, Dean; nieces, Dawn Chapman Herwood and husband, Gary; Dr. Suzanne Chapman Reams and husband, Joel.
Her family wishes to express their appreciation for the outstanding healthcare to her doctors and healthcare providers, Mrs. Beatrice Trevino and Mrs. Angie Rocha.
MEMORIAL SERVICE TUESDAY MAY 17, 2011 2:00 P.M.
ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. BASSE RD.
Rev. Dr. David McNitzky officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209, or to James E. Pridgen, MD Scholarship Trust, for medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7522 Shadylane, San Antonio, TX 78209.
July 16, 1923 - May 13, 2011
Betty Rabb Pridgen, the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. William Edward Rabb, of Atlanta, TX, and the wife of Dr. James Edward Pridgen, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at her home.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and received her Music degree at the University of Texas in Austin, where she taught voice. She then attended Juilliard School of Music in New York. The following year, she had her own radio program on KWKH in Shreveport, LA.
During WWII, she sang for many USO shows. When her husband, Dr. Pridgen, was in his surgical residency at Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, she was one of the soloists for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, the Rochester Methodist church, and the Rochester Music Society.
After they moved to San Antonio in 1951, she was a member and soloist at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church.
She was a member of the San Antonio Junior League, Methodist Church Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Blue Bird Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital, member of the Tuesday Musical Club, The Battle of Flowers Association, The Argyle Club and The San Antonio Country Club.
She sang for many charity and service organizations. She recorded many songs during her musical career. Her family retains recordings of her music and treasures reliving her lifetime love of music. To live in the hearts of others is never to die.
She was a loving wife and mother and will live in our hearts forever.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Gay and husband, Steve Swanson; Carol Lee and husband, Gerry Storey; and son, James E. Pridgen, II; six grandchildren: Kelly and Bethany Gray; Clint and Clair Storey, Erin Pridgen and husband, Erik Phelps; Jennifer Pridgen. She is also survived by her sister; Marilee Rabb Chapman and husband, Dean; nieces, Dawn Chapman Herwood and husband, Gary; Dr. Suzanne Chapman Reams and husband, Joel.
Her family wishes to express their appreciation for the outstanding healthcare to her doctors and healthcare providers, Mrs. Beatrice Trevino and Mrs. Angie Rocha.
MEMORIAL SERVICE TUESDAY MAY 17, 2011 2:00 P.M.
ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. BASSE RD.
Rev. Dr. David McNitzky officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209, or to James E. Pridgen, MD Scholarship Trust, for medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7522 Shadylane, San Antonio, TX 78209.
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