COLUMBUS — Marjorie Philbeck Metcalf passed away November 1, 2012, at Four Seasons Hospice House, Flat Rock, N.C. She was a resident of Tryon Estates, Columbus, N.C. She was born 12/7/22 in Forest City, N.C., daughter of the late Lee and Nora Digh Philbeck.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Hendersonville, N. C. Marjorie was also a former member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Ga., for 25 years.
After graduation from Shelby Business School, she worked for Stonecutter Mills, Spindale, N.C. After moving to Greenville, S.C., she was employed by South Carolina National Bank and later lived in Atlanta, Ga., for 30 years. Ed was an independent rep for textile manufacturers and she worked side by side with him. In 1981, she and Ed moved to Lake Lure, N.C., and later to Flat Rock, N.C., where she served as a Pink Lady for 17 years at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, N.C. One of her highlights in the auxiliary was serving as a member of the entertainment committee to find someone to host the annual recognition dinner. She contacted Buffalo Bob Smith of NBC television, who was moving to Flat Rock, and he agreed to entertain the group with Howdy Doody.
She is survived by Ed Metcalf, husband of 70 years; Fred and Geneva Metcalf, Forest City, N.C., brother-in-law and sisterin- law; Sam and Ethel Metcalf, Rutherfordton, N.C., brother-in-law and sisterin- law; George and Phyllis Metcalf, brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Estelle Scoggins Metcalf, Greenville, N.C., sister-in-law; Gladys Henderson, Forest City, N.C., sister-in-law; a number of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, TuiShai.
A graveside service will be held at two o’clock Sunday, November 4, 2012, in the Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery with her nephew, the Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking. com
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