Elizabeth A. "Betty" Cork

Elizabeth (Betty) Cork died Monday, November 9, finally relieved of the constant pain she had endured for the last several years. Left to remember Betty are her son, Brian Emmett Goodman, her sister-in-law Roma Carimi, nephews David Anderson of Florida and Douglas Anderson of Tennessee and granddaughter Marlyn Noel Huling of South Carolina. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Madden Cork, Jr., her son Matthew Richard Goodman, her brother Eugene Anderson, PhD. and her parents Paul Harris Anderson, Jr., ThD. and Evelyn Hatfield Anderson.

Betty was born in South Carolina and moved with her parents as her father followed assignments as a Baptist Minister in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and in middle Georgia, finally settling in Macon where, among other positions, her father was provost at Mercer University. Betty attended public schools in Macon and later earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at Mercer while pursuing a career in teaching in the Bibb County public school system. As a third-grade teacher Betty had the opportunity to introduce her students to Apple computers, seriously enhancing their learning experiences going forward. She also was a proficient office manager and legal assistant for her former husband and father of her two sons, Emmett Goodman, Jr.

When Betty and Charlie purchased their home in Highlands, North Carolina, it became her favorite retreat for entertaining friends and showing them the many breathtaking sites that only an authentic mountain town offers. In Macon, Betty was a member of the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences and enthusiastically introduced her boys to the sights and sounds of our natural environment and to the endless exploration for bright, curious minds. According to Brian, he and his late brother Matt were a mischievous handful for their mother who provided them with great memories and whom they loved dearly.

The service for Betty, led by Rev. Sarah Pugh Montgomery, pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church, will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, with visitation prior to the service at1:00 pm. Burial will be private. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Mercer University, honoring the memory of Rev. Park Harris Anderson, Jr., ThD. or to the charity of the donor's choice. Hart's at the Cupola/Hart's Mortuary is responsible for arrangements.