Caretta Lowder Gills

Caretta Lowder Gills, 85, of Morganton, NC went home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 17, 2020 after a period of declining health. Caretta was born on August 26, 1935 in Bluefield, WVA to the late William Bowen Lowder and Virginia Sutherland Lowder. She was a member of Morganton First Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M Gills; brothers, Leonard and Jim; sisters, Dorcas, Freda and Lavon.

Caretta is survived by her sons, Timothy M. Gills of West Palm Beach, FL, and Keith E Gills (Sheryl) of Morganton; grandchildren, Tana Kay of Manchester, NH, Timothy D. Gills (Kelly) of Melbourne, FL, Brandon Gills (Hillary), Kevin Gills (Whitney) of Valdese; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kamy, Jordin, Millie, Whitlee and Brennan; brother, Robert Lowder (Louise); sister-in-law, Berneice Lowder; brother-in-law, Ralph E. Gills.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Caretta from 4:00-6:00pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WVA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd, Valdese, NC 28690.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.