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Betty Jean Sinclair

Betty Jean Sinclair

Female 1929 - 2015  (85 years)

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  • Name Betty Jean Sinclair  [1, 2, 3] 
    Birth 13 Aug 1929  Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As B J 
    Name Betty J Saunders  [5, 6] 
    Name Betty Jean McCartin  [4] 
    Residence 1930  Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence 1935  Rural, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Residence 1 Apr 1940  Maxton, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    StreetAddress: South Patterson; Age: 10; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 78-26; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 4th grade; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: No; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Granddaughter 
    Residence 1956  Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Residence 1977  Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Death 28 May 2015  Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    • Asheville - B.J. McCartin's life journey ended peacefully on May 28, 2015. BJ is survived by her three children and their families: Mynde, Keith and Makenzy Mull; Pamela Heath Saunders, Chip and Cindy Saunders; Grandchildren: Harold T. Saunders, III; Wesley Saunders, Devin Saunders, Amanda and Tyson Bimber and Zack Shelby. BJ had one precious great granddaughter, Miss Ava Shelby Bimber.

      BJ's husband, Mr. Paul McCartin, preceded her in death. Paul was the love of BJ's life; they were hopelessly in love for 30 years. Paul and BJ shared a remarkable friendship that was supportive, compassionate, soulful, joyous and fun.

      Born on August 13, 1929, Betty Jean Sinclair was the 5th of 5 children and the last surviving child born to the late John Wesley Sinclair and Mary L. Wilkes. Growing up in rural Maxton, NC, BJ's early life was one of sharecropping (tobacco), fox hunts and farm living. As world wide events unfolded, BJ became a part of urbanization, the Great Depression, WW II and America's boom time of industrialization. Her life embodied the courage, spirit and determination of a world striving for rightful outcomes and compassionate, responsible living.

      BJ chose nursing as her career and she maintained her license until the age of 75. While raising her family in Charlotte, NC, BJ pioneered outpatient services in the field of substance abuse. As Clinical Director at the Randolph Clinic, BJ worked to establish effective, accessible services that did not require hospitalization. This program was one of the first in the nation and was instrumental in setting the precedent for outpatient service options.

      BJ was promoted to the position of Director of Substance Abuse Services of Western NC. In this capacity, BJ successfully built programs that progressively addressed the complexities of drug and alcohol addiction. BJ also led and was involved in the development of the Mountain to Sea Conference, which was a national event focusing on substance abuse within families and issues specific to women.

      BJ's career was one of selflessness and compassion. She was awarded the prestigious "Order of the Long Leaf Pine", by Jim Hunt, then Governor of the State of North Carolina. She was a true leader, with a true heart. Her presence will be greatly missed among colleagues, family and friends.

      BJ lived a full 85 years of life with no regrets and a heart filled with gratitude. BJ was honored and respected as a woman of conviction, acceptance and love. We will all miss our Mom, our "Gand-ma", our "Peepie" and our friend.

      BJ and her family request that a small donation be made to the Arbor Day Foundation, where trees will be planted in BJ's name. Donations can easily be made by contacting their website or by phone at: 1-888-448-7337.

      Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on June 2, 2015

      https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/citizen-times/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=174983300
    Person ID I14535  tng Genealogy

    Father John Wesley Sinclair,   b. 17 Sep 1895, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Nov 1935, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 40 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary L Wilkes,   b. 12 Aug 1902, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Mar 1936, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 15 Sep 1920  Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8] 
    Family ID F5236  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Harold Turner Saunders, Sr,   b. 9 Mar 1925, Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Sep 1988, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Divorce 9 May 1977  Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
     3. Living
    Family ID F5278  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Paul Clement McCartin,   b. 21 Nov 1924, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 May 2014, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Family ID F13202  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 13 Aug 1929 - Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1930 - Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1956 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1977 - Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDivorce - 9 May 1977 - Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 May 2015 - Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Betty Jean Sinclair McCartin photo    		Betty Jean Sinclair McCartin photo

  • Sources 
    1. [S342] Ancestry.com, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, (Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2005;).
      Online publication - North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000 2005.Original data - Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina State Archives, Microfilm.
      [ View birth certificate]

    2. [S337] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, (Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2002;).
      Year: 1930; Census Place: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1717; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 124.0; FHL microfilm: 2341451.
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&h=75663662&indiv=try
      [ View Federal Census Document]
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&h=75663662&indiv=try

    3. [S474] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
      Year: 1940; Census Place: Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02964; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 78-26
      https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2442&h=154061013&indiv=try
      [ View Federal Census Document]
      https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2442&h=154061013&indiv=try

    4. [S612] Ancestry.com, Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
      Record for Betty Jean McCartin
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=60541&h=5260209&indiv=try
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=60541&h=5260209&indiv=try

    5. [S413] Ancestry.com, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004, (Name: 2008; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: Ancestry.com Operations Inc;).
      Record for Betty Saunders
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=NCdivorces&h=187704&indiv=try
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=NCdivorces&h=187704&indiv=try

    6. [S472] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta), (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;).
      Record for Harold and Betty Saunders
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=usdirectories&h=1375344355&indiv=try
      [ View Source Document]
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=usdirectories&h=1375344355&indiv=try

    7. [S658] Robesonian, Lumberton, North Carolina (online archive).
      Mary L Wilkes and John Wesley Sinclair marriage license
      https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/51950/News-NO-RO.1920_09_16-0001/482656257
      [ View Source Document]
      https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/51950/News-NO-RO.1920_09_16-0001/482656257

    8. [S393] Ancestry.com, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2004, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2007;).
      North Carolina Marriage Collection.



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