Elizabeth Bachman Randolph

Elizabeth Bachman Randolph, 93, of Bost Rd., Morganton, NC died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Grace Hospital. Born July 1, 1917 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late John Frederick Bachman and Nora Patterson Bachman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Kenneth Vincent "Ted" Randolph; a brother, Henry Bachman; and a sister, Evelyn Daughton. Mrs. Randolph was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her time helping with children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She was a great supporter of her husband’s dental career, and she was always an avid participant in activities and organizations related to being a dentist’s wife. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Morganton.Surviving are her children, Janice Randolph Marlow and her husband, Jeff of Morganton and Kenneth V. Randolph, Jr. and his wife, Beverly of Morgantown, WV; grandchildren, Lisa Marlow McRacken of Morganton, Randy Marlow and his wife, Denise of Burnsville, NC, Ted Randolph, III and his wife, Kelly of Fairfield, CT, Shawn Randolph Kelly and her husband, Nick, and Rusty Randolph and his wife, Mandi all of Morgantown, WV; and eleven great grandchildren.The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center with Rev. Dr. Sydnor Thompson and Rev. Todd McCullough officiating. Entombment will follow in the Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 N. King St., Morganton, NC 28655 or to a charity of choice.