Audrey Anderton Petty

April 15, 2020

CHARLOTTE – Audrey Anderton Petty, 81, of Charlotte, died April 15, 2020, at her home. She was born May 24, 1938, in Poteau, Oklahoma, daughter of Richard Earl Anderton and Mary Gaither Anderton. Audrey earned a B.S. degree in Nursing from Independence Sanitarium and Hospital in Independence, MO, and practiced as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She also received a B.A. Degree in Music Theory from Queens College in Charlotte, NC. Audrey was the loving wife of Jerry M. Petty, MD, married in Gastonia, NC on August 18, 1961. She was a member of the choir at Myers Park Baptist Church for many years, a volunteer for Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, and a former President of the Friends of Music at Queens College.

Audrey loved music and was an accomplished pianist, playing hymns from her youth as well as Debussy, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Chopin. She sewed, crafted beautiful needlepoint, she painted, and she loved to sing. She was funny, kind, caring, and effortlessly graceful. She was honest, direct, strong, and always curious. Audrey believed that, above all, loving others was paramount. She was the heart of a loving family that will deeply miss her, every day.

In addition to her husband, Jerry, Audrey is survived by their four children, Scott Petty (Meg) of Franklin, NC, Mary Key (Jeff) of Glendale, KY, Kate Boyd (Robert) of Charlotte, NC, and Laura Petty of Charlotte, NC, as well as eleven grandchildren: Allison Petty, Erin Petty, Lauren Petty, Jessie Key, Shelby Key, Miller Boyd, Charles Boyd, Lindsay Boyd, Audrey Boyd, Jacob Barrett, and William Barrett.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents Richard Earl Anderton and Mary Gaither Anderton, mother-in-law Katherine Simmons Petty, father-in-law Miller Ivan Petty, and her brothers, Richard Earl Anderton, Jr., Orbrey Gene Anderton, John Charles Anderton, Lyle Duane Anderton, and Merrill Douglas Anderton.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Audrey’s caregivers, Loria Perry and Salanda Senior.

Services will be private.

Memorials may be sent to Gaston Literacy Council, Inc., Reading Soul Mates, 116 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Brenda Kincaid, Harvey and Frances Alexander

    Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Dr. Petty and family during this difficult time.

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  • Nicholas Street

    Dear Jerry and Other Survivors of Audrey,
    I was very sorry to learn of Audrey's death. She certainly was an exceptional human being, and I know that her absence leaves a void in all of your lives. My thoughts and best wishes are with you.

    Sincerely,
    Nick Street

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  • Robin and Lisa Pemberton

    Doctor Petty and family,
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Although we never met Audrey Petty it sounds as if she was an outstanding woman. We are sure she will be greatly missed by all of you. Our thoughts are with you and may you find comfort knowing she is at peace.

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  • Michael Kelley

    Jerry,
    I was so sorry to hear from LG and Diann about your dear Audrey's passing. Loretta left a phone message for you as she knew and loved Audrey these past several years.
    I know from Loretta that you took care of Audrey like you do all the patients that you have cared for. You are indeed one of the best and most caring physicians
    that I have ever known. Please know that we are both thinking about you during this time.
    Mike

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  • Pat odonnell

    Dear Dr. Petty and family, your wife was a beautiful person inside and out. You are the best Dr. Ever who practiced in Charlotte.love and sincere sorry, pat odonnell

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  • Fred and Gretchen Allen

    Jerry, Audrey was truly a wonderful and gentle soul. We were fortunate to have both of you come into our lives those years ago. I will always treasure the memory of her beautiful smile and cute little laugh. Your devotion has been so sweet and constant. our love, Fred and Gretchen

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  • Anne Miller

    Audrey's journey is now complete. So sorry for your loss. Love and sympathy to you Dr Petty and your family. nurse anne miller

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  • Louise Rogers

    My thoughts are with all of you "Petty's". I know you have been on a long journey. My most vivid memories of your mom are from a HUGE party your family hosted at your house when we were in high school. I can't even remember the occasion but it was so much fun and she was so sweet!

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  • Patricia King

    Dr. Petty, I’m sorry for the loss of your dear wife. I’m sure you won’t remember me, but Nancy Willis is my friend who told me about you when I was having back problems several years ago. Thank you for your great help then. It was my understanding that you were having some problems at that time with your wife’s medical problems, but always managed to care for both your wife and your patients. Your patients thank you and I’m sure your wife and family do. May God be with you and your family at this time.
    Pat King - A thankful patient

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  • Maria Collias

    I remember Mrs. Petty as a devoted mother who always advocated for her children.....a lovely lady. So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to all of your family.

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