DILLON — Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Cook Gaddy of Fork, SC, beloved wife of Rupert R. Gaddy, Jr., died at her home, Saturday, March 25, 2006, after an extended illness. Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Main Street United Methodist Church in Dillon with entombment following in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Kannaday’s Funeral Home in Dillon. Mrs. Gaddy was born September 17, 1928, in Rembert, a daughter of Reverend John Edward Cook and Mary Emily Cox Cook. She was a graduate of Martha Berry School for Girls in Rome, Georgia, and attended Winthrop College on a voice scholarship provided by the United Methodist Church in Dillon. Mrs. Gaddy enjoyed singing and playing the piano, especially hymns, and used her talents serving in church choirs in Dillon, Rock Hill, Greenville, and Fork. She also played and sang for the residents in the Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Fork. She also took great pleasure in playing the piano for church, family, and friends throughout her lifetime. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dillon and belonged to the Eulalia Cook Circle, named for her sister. Mrs. Gaddy’s love of flower gardening was exemplified through her involvement in the Garden Study Club in Greenville. After leaving Greenville and moving to Dillon, she joined the Rose Garden Club, where she served as President in 1974-1976 and in 1997-1998. She was a member of The Garden Club of South Carolina and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. She also participated on the Rose Garden Club committee for the restoration of the Dunbar Library in Dillon. Mrs. Gaddy was also active in the Fork Women’s Club until her illness prevented her from attending. Mrs. Gaddy is predeceased by her son, Rupert R. Gaddy, III, formerly of Newberry and brothers, Rev. Dr. Pierce E. Cook, Sr., John E. Cook, Jr., and W.A. “ Al” Cook; sisters, Ovaline Cook and the Rev. Eulalia Cook Gonzalez. She is survived by her husband, Rupert, her sister, Sue Cook of Hampton, and son, Harold E. Gaddy and Molly of Fork; daughters, Mary Elizabeth “Libba” Gaddy Urps and JC of Simpsonville, Patricia Gaddy Buddin and Dan of Rock Hill; her grandchildren, Russell Daniels of Charleston, Sarah Gaddy of Murrells Inlet, Stephanie Burr of Pamplico, John Gaddy of Newberry, Jason Urps of Greenville, Lindsay Urps of Simpsonville, Emily Buddin of Rock Hill, James and Mary Gaddy of Grenada, Mississippi, and two great-grandchildren, Brittany Gaddy and Bailey Burr of Pamplico. Mrs. Gaddy was know for her strong faith and her prayer life. Her belief that “prayer changes everything” served as a strong influence in the life of her family and friends. She loved walking on the beach, listening to the lull of the ocean, watching the sun rise and set over the ocean, playing in the sand, and searching for seashells. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed. Memorials may be sent to The COPD Foundation, Inc., 2937 SW 27th Ave., Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133.