
Miriam Angela Lackey
(January 6, 2021 Issue)
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC– Miriam Angela Lackey, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC.
She was born in Cabarrus County, NC, daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Jacob L. and Helen Lucille Safrit Lackey of Charlotte.
Miriam was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and mentor to many. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and Gardner Webb University. Miriam had a love of history and genealogy and authored a book which she creatively titled “ A Harvest of Oates”, which chronicled her family’s history. She was employed through the years by various social service agencies as a drug and alcohol counselor and loved her interaction with her clients.
She is survived by her daughters: Angela O’Neal (Brad) of Elgin, SC, Rebecca Hayes (Scott) of Kings Mountain, NC and Katherine Hernandez (Carlos) of Columbia, MO; grandchildren: Mike Lovett Jr., Beth and Stephanie Lovett, Aiden and Alex Hayes, Donna, Brenda, Sandra, Allison, Kailynn and Adalynn Hernandez; sister: Gloria Melton (George) of Charlotte, NC.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Luke’s Cemetery with Pastor Joshua Morgan officiating.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Harris Funeral Home.
Interment was held at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.
Memorials may be made to: Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council at 407 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150.
Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC– Miriam Angela Lackey, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC.
She was born in Cabarrus County, NC, daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Jacob L. and Helen Lucille Safrit Lackey of Charlotte.
Miriam was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and mentor to many. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and Gardner Webb University. Miriam had a love of history and genealogy and authored a book which she creatively titled “ A Harvest of Oates”, which chronicled her family’s history. She was employed through the years by various social service agencies as a drug and alcohol counselor and loved her interaction with her clients.
She is survived by her daughters: Angela O’Neal (Brad) of Elgin, SC, Rebecca Hayes (Scott) of Kings Mountain, NC and Katherine Hernandez (Carlos) of Columbia, MO; grandchildren: Mike Lovett Jr., Beth and Stephanie Lovett, Aiden and Alex Hayes, Donna, Brenda, Sandra, Allison, Kailynn and Adalynn Hernandez; sister: Gloria Melton (George) of Charlotte, NC.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Luke’s Cemetery with Pastor Joshua Morgan officiating.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Harris Funeral Home.
Interment was held at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.
Memorials may be made to: Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council at 407 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150.
Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.