Maureen Sullivan Waldrop

Maureen Sullivan Waldrop, age 83, passed away January 10, 2017. Maureen was born July 28, 1933 in Birmingham, AL to Elizabeth “Boots” and Pierce Sullivan, the third of four siblings. She grew up in a close knit Catholic family, attending Catholic schools graduating from John Carrol High School with the class of 1951. In June of 1955 she married Murray L. Waldrop, moved to Auburn, Al. In 1958 they relocated to Huntsville, AL where she remained and raised her family, six children. Maureen was the first in her family to obtain a college degree, graduating with honors from Athens State University with a BS/BA. During her professional career she rose to the rank of Administrator of NASA Medical Center and was recognized for her leadership receiving her award at NASA Cape Canaveral. Maureen served as an example to her children that anything was possible. She retired in 2003 at age 69. Maureen was an engaged participant in her church, Our Lady, Queen of the Universe, since established 50 years ago, serving as a Eucharistic minister, Extraordinary minister, Lector and committee member. She was generous to her family and community. Most of all Maureen loved her children, grandchildren and extended family and often said how much they meant in her life. A women of faith and the heart of the Waldrop family, she served as an incredible example of what love is. Her surviving family members are numerous to include: Mother of 6 Children & Partners: Lisa Waldrop Schuler and husband Fred; Teri Waldrop Broussard and husband Greg; Kyle Waldrop Coulter and husband Doug; Dana Waldrop Simmons; Murray Waldrop and wife Missy; Robert Waldrop and wife Bonnie Grandmother to 5: Freddy Schuler, Kelly and Matthew Broussard, Casey and Caden Waldrop Immediate Family: Sister and Husband: Pat and Nancy Lynch; sister-in-law, Lorraine Sullivan, many nieces, nephews, cousins, grand nieces, and nephews and friends that are family Preceded By: Parents: Pierce and Elizabeth Sullivan; Sister and Brother: Jerry Sullivan and Bettye Sullivan Dobson