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In Memory of

Louise Drogos

1921 - 2023

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January

Visitation

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Walkers Funeral Home of Chapel Hill

120 W. Franklin St.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

919-942-3861

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Friday

January

Reception

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Friday, January 27, 2023

St. Thomas More Catholic Church Church

940 Carmichael Drive

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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Friday

January

Funeral

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Friday, January 27, 2023

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

904 Carmichael Drive

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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Linda DiGiovanni lit a candle

Thursday, January 26, 2023

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I was introduced to Louise (and Gene) as I was honored to have had the opportunity to teach their remarkable grandson, David as his 4th grade teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic School. My memory is one of fondness and admiration for Louise (and Gene) in recalling how loving and proud they were of young David. Always supportive, unfailing in attendance at weekly school Mass as true models of our Catholic faith. Prayerful thoughts to David and his family, Linda DiGiovanni (Ms. D.)

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Richard C, Hux, Jr. posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Holidays were a special time. She would always come to visit the family gravesites and come to Scotland Neck to visit our farm. We always gathered for a big meal which HAD to include barbeque and cabbage collards. It didn’t matter what else was prepared so long as we had those two dishes. She made sure to bring everyone her homemade cheese ball. When she left she made sure she had a trunk full of fresh cabbage collards to take back to Chapel Hill. She never missed a 4th of July Celebration at the farm. She enjoyed the pig picking and visiting with family and old friends. Even when she was having trouble walking and hearing what was said, she made sure Mary got her there, She cared about her nephews and nieces and always took the time to be involved with their lives. It won't be the same without her.

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Wilson Allsbrook posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

On one occasion when visiting with Aunt Sister she told me about growing up in Speed, NC. She mentioned various names of neighbors that she remembered. I asked her if she knew the Shelton’s. She knew them well and remembered going to their house on many occasions. I asked her if she remembered Hugh Shelton. She said that she did and said they called him “Baby Hughie”. Of course, “Baby Hughie” grew up to be General Hugh Shelton, who became the 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff serving under President George W. Bush. With her military background and Hugh Shelton, Speed should be proud.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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Our family has always called her “Aunt Sister”. Growing up I never heard my Daddy (her brother R.C.) or Mama call her Louise or Evelyn. They would always call her Sister and tell us “Sister is coming to see us”, or “Sister is at Mama’s”, etc. So, as kids we never really knew what her real name was. We grew up calling her “Aunt Sister” and still do. It just doesn’t seem right to call her anything else. She always signed pictures or cards “Love Sister”.

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Meade Christian posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

In 1967 Betsey and I moved to Chapel Hill from Cleveland after I graduated from medical school from what was then called Western Reserve University. My memory is that Mrs. Drogos was the night nursing Supervisor at North Carolina Memorial Hospital and that she was all business. As a brand new young doctor, I learned quickly to have respect (and maybe a little fear) for the lady who ran the Hospital at night. I credit her with being the person who got me on the right track of showing proper respect for all hospital staff. Meade Christian

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Kate Enchelmayer posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

I had the honor of visiting Louise these last 2+ years as frequently as once a week to take her communion. I started in the early days of Covid and my husband had taken up baking sweets. He made sure besides communion, Louise got a chocolate treat for after I left. It got to the point where Louise recognized my greeting and asked, “did you bring cookies?” And I would answer I did, but my main purpose was communion which she was very happy to receive. She did ask me once if the host came in chocolate!!! Always loved her sense of humor.

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Fletcher Drogos posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The competition for favorite grandson was always very fierce and at this point I’m not sure if we will ever know the identity of the true favorite grandson. I will offer that my favorite memories growing up were when Papa Gene and Grandma would come visit for a few weeks around Thanksgiving and Johnny’s birthday, with Grandma often staying for her own birthday (if that doesn’t scream favorite…). Every visit coming with some delicious chicken slick and collards. I’ll never forget her games of cards and how she was always making bank. I’m pretty sure she cleared a couple billion dollars over the years. Her ability to answer every birthday call with, well if it isn’t my favorite grandson, and then seamlessly call you another cousin’s name with an innocent chuckle. She was a very special person who I will miss. Gone, but not forgotten. Miss you Grandma. Your (most likely) favorite grandson, Fletcher

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Michael Lynch posted a condolence

Monday, January 23, 2023

I will never forget the favorite grandson challenge between Justin, Fletcher and I (dating back to the early 2000s). The first one to call grandma on her birthday got bragging rights for the whole year (this was a big honor). Papa Gene always answered the phone and would immediately pass it to grandma. Grandma would call us the other grandson’s name straight away to get us going. I can still remember her laughter and hearing Papa Gene’s loud chuckling in the background. Miss and love you, Michael

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Judy Neville posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

1963. I was 14 when I "joined" the Drogos family. Louise was as funny as the rest of the family, but she was also a mother with five kids and a military background. Scared me to death. Still, I stayed around and learned a thing or two. She was my second mother. Bless you.

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Linda Drogos posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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When I was 19 years old I couldn't decide if I wanted to be a nurse or not. Louise got me a job at UNC hospital as a nursing assistant where I fell in love with patient care. She was key in my decision to pursue a career in nursing. I retired in 2021 after 36 years of a wonderful career as a Registered Nurse. She would often come check on me when I was working to make sure I was okay. Thank you Louise!!!

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Monday, January 16, 2023

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