Grace C. Lowman

Grace C. Lowman, 88, of Valdese, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Valdese Hospital. Born in Burke County, NC June 4, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William Spurgeon Carpenter and Fannie Lambert Carpenter. Grace was a lifetime member of Enon Baptist Church where she taught the Children’s Primary Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Faith Sunday School Class, sang in the church choir, and also sang in the Joybells Church Choir. Grace retired from Alba Hosiery and loved her feline companion, Peppy.Grace is survived by her daughter, Judy Waldrop and husband, Don, of Valdese; grandchildren, Tracy Correll of Apex, NC, Scott Waldrop of Valdese, Jacob Lowman of Drexel, NC, and Jeremy Lowman of Lenoir, NC; four great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Pamela Murphy Lowman of Drexel; sisters, Ruth Hollar, Ruby Sigmon, and Reta Franklin; numerous nephews and nephews; and her Enon Baptist Church family.In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Ray" Lowman; a son, Dennis Alan Lowman; and a sister, Blanche Huffman.The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Enon Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Garner officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park. At other times the family will be at the home of Grace Lowman. Memorial contributions may be made to Enon Baptist Church, Playground Equipment Fund, 2059 Enon Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.