Margaret "Charlene" Bolick Morrow, age 96, of Claremont went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on June 12, 1921 in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Charlie Oscar and Sallie Isenhour Bolick. Charlene was retired from Catawba Hosiery Mill. She was a faithful member of Bethel Lutheran Church, in Claremont. Charlene loved gardening, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend and will greatly be missed. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Richard Graham Morrow; sisters: Annie Little, Maude Fox, Willie Miller, Alberta Hart, and Marjorie Deal; and brothers: Garland & Fred Bolick. Those left to cherish her memory include her son: Wayne Morrow (Marguerite), of Taylorsville; daughter: Diane Burns (Jim), of Claremont; grandchildren: Tammy Harrington (Bryan), Todd Morrow (Deanne), and Bryon Burns (Kimberly); great grandchildren: Brett Morrow (Ashley), Adrian Foster, Jacob Gwaltney, Bryson Burns, and Nicole & Heidi Morrow; great-great grandchildren: Dillon & Kirra Foster; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church on Bolick Rd, Claremont and the funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. Mike Ramey and Rev. Eric Hollar officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers include Todd Morrow, Brett Morrow, Adrian Foster, Jacob Gwaltney, Bryon Burns, and Tommy Fox. Memorials may be sent to Bethel Lutheran Church @ 5759 Bolick Rd; Claremont, NC 28610.