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Bethel Salyer Lowe Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1917 - 2010 Bethel Salyer Lowe (1917-2010) Bethel Salyer Lowe, 92, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Ashland, Ky., died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington. She was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Johnson County, Ky., to the late Addison and Cora Rice Salyer. Her husband, Abner Lowe, preceded her in death. She was a retired schoolteacher with the Ashland Independent School District at Oakview Elementary. She was a former member of Unity Baptist Church and a member of Journey Baptist Fellowship in Lexington. She received a master's degree from Morehead State University. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Joel J. Lowe, in 1999. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer McKenzie and husband Jim of Lexington; three grandchildren, Sean McKenzie and wife Beth of Onancock, Va., Bryan McKenzie and wife Jonell of Richwood, Texas, and Darin McKenzie and wife Brittany of Ashland; and nine great-grandchildren, Andrew, Ashtyn, Baylee, Joshua, Annamarie, Jonathan, McKaylee, Kyley and Eden McKenzie. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by Dr. Floyd Paris, Jim McKenzie and grandsons Sean, Bryan and Darin McKenzie. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504-3277. Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 17 condolences.

Lisa Shivel Friday July 9, 2010 at 2:27 AM

I just was informed of Mrs. Lowe's passing and I feel the loss heavily. Although I did not have her as a teacher she impacted my family (Green's on Crooks St) tremendously, she educated all of my brothers and sisters and I visited her at times. She was a wonderful teacher and friend and will be greatly missed.

Bethel Lowe Saturday March 6, 2010 at 9:48 PM

Hi Jennifer, My mom just informed me of your Mothers passing. I am so sorry. I just wanted to let you know her legacy for the love of teaching and chidlren was past on to me. I have been teaching around 20 plus years. Everyday there is a piece of Mrs. Lowe in my classroom. From her sweet smile to the ceramic happy face bank I won for the best United States map Even thought whe will be clearly missed by her family her legacy in the classroom lives on. God bless her family.

Sen. Walter Blevins Friday February 26, 2010 at 3:48 PM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.

Sharon Cooper Thursday February 25, 2010 at 7:54 AM

Mrs. Lowe was my fifth grade teacher and a beloved friend of my parents. I am sure that the saints in heaven welcomed her with open arms. What a wonderful woman. I learned so much from her and admired her greatly. She made me change my handwriting. She said it was messy and I could do better. To this day I remember that and smile. I know you will miss her.

Rhonda Holbrook Lyon Wednesday February 24, 2010 at 5:29 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this very special lady. Mrs. Lowe was the absolute best teacher I ever had. I'm 52 years old and still remember some of the many things I learned in her 5th grade classroom at Oakview Elementary. I also had the pleasure of being her neighbor 'across the alley' during my childhood.

Larry Adams Wednesday February 24, 2010 at 12:40 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. As my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Lowe was my most memorable teacher I ever had. She always cared about her children and made sure everyone got a fair shake. She was friends with my parents from Unity and would come to the house when I was being lazy and I appreciate that to this day. I will never forget what she did for my mom when we went on a field trip to Blenko Glass one time. Much of what I know today came from her teachings. I feel very blessed that I was able to visit with her in her home and share many memories. God bless you Mrs. Lowe, you are awesome.

Linda Patton Stennett Tuesday February 23, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Jennifer, so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a great lady and a wonderful teachers - one of my favorites. She was also a very good friend with my mother (Maxie Dean Patton). I know she will be greatly missed.

Steve Click Tuesday February 23, 2010 at 6:55 AM

Mrs. Lowe was just a great lady. I knew her growing up at Unity. She had the most caring, giving spirit. She will be missed.

Andy & Irene Killmon Monday February 22, 2010 at 5:54 PM

Just want you to know how our prayers are with all of you at this time. I know it is extremely hard to let go of this beautiful lady but she is happy I am sure to be with her Lord. Love to all of you.

Mary and Nelson Heine Monday February 22, 2010 at 5:14 PM

You will continue to be in our prayers.

Ratliff Family Monday February 22, 2010 at 3:53 PM

Please know we are thinking of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was such as kind, sweet, lady.

Dorothy Hanna Bonney Monday February 22, 2010 at 2:26 PM

Keeping you in my heart and prayers. She was so loved.

Pat Earleywine and Cindy Reynolds Monday February 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM

It was such a blessing to have been able to know Miss Bethel. She made Cindy and I a lap quilt (at age 90, by hand and on her treadle sewing machine) that we will always have to remember her by.

Sen. Walter Blevins Monday February 22, 2010 at 10:18 AM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.

Cherri Miller Monday February 22, 2010 at 10:12 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mrs. Lowe was my fifth grade teacher at Oakview Ele. in Ashland many years ago. No other teach left a lasting impression on me as she did. She was wonderful. We all just loved her, and I am sure she will be missed. GOD BLESS...

Robbie Brooks Monday February 22, 2010 at 7:30 AM

WOW!! What a person and the BEST teacher I ever had in my whole life.She taught us not only knowledge but life and most important she CARED about us.I am now 53 years old and still tell people about 5th grade at Oakview.This was one special angel that God shared with us!!!!! God bless her family and let you know how thankful we are that you shared her with us. Katy,Tx.

Debbie Salyer Tuggle Sunday February 21, 2010 at 8:20 PM

Jennifer, Jim & family -- I am so sorry that I cannot be there. Dean's surgery tomorrow & resultant days in the hospital prevents it. Please know that I will always remember my Aunt Bethel so very fondly & feel so very sad that the last of Addison & Cora's children are now with them, and no longer with us. All my love to all of you -- Debbie

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