Gaynelle Vivian Ruppe, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 12, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Gaston County, NC, to the late Porter Ramsey and Jeanette Stone Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, George Thomas Ruppe and a son, Jerry Ruppe. Gaynelle was a dedicated member of Christian Freedom Baptist Church and formerly Macedonia Baptist Church and loved every aspect of church life. She enjoyed cooking and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Son: Tony Ruppe and wife Teresa, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Kevin Green and wife Amy, Kings Mountain, NC, Stephanie Ormond and husband Bobby, Mooresville, NC, Heather Ruppe, Kings Mountain, NC, Dustin "Dusty" Ruppe, Kings Mountain, NC

Great-grandchildren: 8

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christian Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Wilson officiating.

VISITATION: Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. At other times at the home of the son, 109 Wright Road, Kings Mountain, NC

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA