In Memoriam Alumnae

Mary Maxine Bozeman Salmon ’39 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away October 8, 2021. Maxine was a teacher and member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three daughters, one son, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Ellen Josephine McGehee Cavert C’40* of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away August 4, 2021. She was honored and loved by her community as a champion of Jacksonville’s sick children. Ellen is survived by three daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.

Martha Harvey Allen Allen C’41* of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on August 23, 2021.

Dorothy Jane Murphey Kendrick C’42* of Waco, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2021. She was an art teacher, founder of Lakewood Christian Church, and enjoyed golf and foreign travel. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, four grandsons, two granddaughters, and six great-grandchildren.

Jane Smith Parrish Tacker C’44* of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away July 13, 2021. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church. Jane is survived by three daughters including Beth Parrish Hamilton ’70 and Susan Parrish Batizy ’71, two stepchildren, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Lorena McGarry Frith ’45 of Florence, Alabama, passed away November 10, 2021. She was a longtime teacher at Hillwood Playcare Nursery and a member of Hillwood Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons, two daughters-in-law including Emily McAlister Frith ’75, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Carolyn Sterry Magruder ’45 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away October 18, 2021. Carolyn enjoyed antiques, genealogy, and the community of Cashiers, North Carolina. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Mary Elizabeth Lowery Pate C’46* of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away May 13, 2021. Mary Elizabeth was honored with a life membership in the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs. She is survived by one daughter, one son, and two granddaughters.

Sarah Jane Mathes Close ’48 of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away August 8, 2021. She is survived by two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

Ellen White Dillon ’48 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away May 16, 2021. She was a teacher and active community volunteer. Ellen is survived by one son, daughter Emmie Dillon Thomas ’76, three grandchildren including Ellen Thomas ’09, one brother, and nephews.

Ann McCaskill Leonard C’49* of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away May 31, 2021. She was active in the Wofford College community and in the United Methodist Church. Ann is survived by one daughter, one son, three granddaughters, three great-grandchildren, and one brother.

Bonnie Jean Sharp Neuville C’49* of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away September 21, 2021. She taught horseback riding and was involved with Morgan horses most of her life. She was also very committed to Meals on Wheels and shaping the character of young people who also enjoyed horses.

Mary Ellen Clements Price C’49* of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away May 18, 2021. She is survived by two sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Barbara “Bobbye” Berrien Salt ’49 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away May 29, 2021. Bobbye was a librarian at Wake Forest University for 22 years and was involved in many community organizations. She is survived by one daughter, one son, and three grandchildren.

* denotes Ward-Belmont College

Patricia (Pat) Dolfuss Whitcomb C’49* of Seymour, Indiana, passed away June 27, 2021. Pat was the former first lady of Indiana, operated a successful Honey Baked Ham franchise, and was involved in many community organizations. She is survived by five children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Isabel Pryor Hendrix C’50* of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away September 2, 2021. Isabel was an active member of Elam United Methodist Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where she enjoyed playing the handbells. She is survived by five children and 10 grandchildren.

Elaine Claire Eastland Vial C’50* of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2021. She was active in many community organizations and her children's schools. Elaine is survived by her son, daughter, two grandsons, and nieces and nephews.

Kathryn Williams Dobyns C’51* of Dandridge, Tennessee, passed away July 9, 2021. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Jefferson City and enjoyed mission trips and travel. She is survived by three sons, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Ellen Kaupke Howrey C’51* of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away July 7, 2021. Ellen was a female pioneer in the newspaper industry, worked as a realtor, owned a clothing boutique, and was involved in many community organizations. She is survived by two daughters, three granddaughters, two grandsons, and three great-grandchildren.

Rosemary Melton McKenzie ’51 of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away October 22, 2021. She was active in her community and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fairhope. Rosemary is survived by three sons, two stepsons, two stepdaughters, 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ridgely Baskerville Duvall Nash C’51* of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away May 19, 2021. She ran a bed and breakfast business in her retirement and was a talented artist. She is survived by her son, daughter, six grandchildren, and a stepdaughter. Nancy Rule Goldberger ’52 of Housatonic, Massachusetts, passed away in 2017. Nancy was in Harpeth Hall’s first graduating class and was the 1997 recipient of the Harpeth Hall and Ward-Belmont Distinguished Alumna Award. She was a highly gifted psychologist and researcher who collaborated on the best-seller book Women's Ways of Knowing (Basic Books, 1956) as well as several other books. She also taught at New York University, Simon's Rock of Bard College, and Fielding Institute. Nancy is survived by her husband, one daughter, and one grandson.

Ruthe “Donnie” Creighton Norman ’52 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away August 24, 2021. Donnie was in Harpeth Hall's first graduating class and was the first Lady of the Hall. She had a 40-year career in real estate. Donnie is survived by her husband, son, three grandsons, and sisters Shirley Berger Lechleiter ’49 and Elinor Berger Peek ’60.

Nancy Bauman Maney ’53 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away July 24, 2021. She had a long career with General Electric, was a member of Beargrass Christian Church, and was involved in many community organizations. She is survived by one daughter, one son, and four grandchildren.

Elizabeth Smith Bass ’55 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on July 26, 2021. She was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church, the Junior League of Nashville, and the Garden Club of America. Liz is survived by her husband, two daughters including Susanne Bass Young ’80, her son and daughter-in-law Candy Colton Bass ’86, sister-in-law Susie Bass Bowen ’67, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Mary Eleanor Sneed ’60 of Pegram, Tennessee, passed away August 11, 2021. She had a lifelong love of horses. Mary is survived by her sister Melinda “Topper” Sneed Williams ’63, two daughters, two granddaughters, one grandson, and one great-grandson.

Ella Charlie McKenzie ’17 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away August 23, 2021. Ella Charlie was a senior at St. John’s College. While at Harpeth Hall, Ella Charlie was involved in musical theatre, creative writing, and Logos newspaper. Survivors include sister Sophie McKenzie ’19 and mother Laura McKenzie.

The Annual Fund 2021 – 2022

David, Lexie ’22, Lilly ’24, and Alberta Fitzgerald

Aswe reflect on our family’s time at Harpeth Hall, we are amazed and humbled by the generosity of our donors who are unified in their wish to support the school’s mission of educating girls to think critically, lead confidently, and live honorably. When Board of Trustees Chair Jane Jacques asked us to chair this year’s Annual Fund, we were honored to accept the role. We feel privileged to do our part alongside the Advancement Office and with so many other dedicated volunteers. Given that tuition alone does not cover the entire cost of education, The Annual Fund provides resources for each student to have the full Harpeth Hall experience. Our daughters, Lexie ’22 and Lilly ’24, have been nurtured, challenged, supported, and given opportunities to do the same for others each year since entering Harpeth Hall in 7th grade. The relationships that Harpeth Hall students develop with fellow students, faculty, administrators, and coaches create life-long bonds. The perspectives gained and lessons they have learned are preparing them to go out into the broader world and contribute in meaningful ways. We all have an opportunity to participate in The Annual Fund. Doing so reminds us that we are each part of this shared community and all it does to support and develop young women of character. Please join us in supporting the mission and vision of Harpeth Hall by making a gift to the 2021-2022 Annual Fund.

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HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR REUNION 2022!

Friday, May 6

Milestones Society Luncheon honoring the classes of 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967 11:30 a.m.

Campus Tours 3:30 p.m. Come Learn About Harpeth Hall Today with Head of School Jess Hill 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Individual Class Parties will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings

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You can update your profile, share a class note, and learn more about alumnae events and Reunion 2022. The reunion brochure with all the weekend’s details will be mailed in March 2022!

Saturday, May 7

50th Reunion Brunch honoring the class of 1972 10 a.m.

Winterim in May classes and times to be announced

Reunion Alumnae Panel Discussion 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Campus Tours 4:30 p.m. Cocktails on Campus All Alumnae Celebration 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.