Loretta S. Sipe, 61, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 23, 2019 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Oscar Durrell Sanders and was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley Schronce and Libby Seagle and her special companion of many years, Carlos. Loretta was of the baptist faith. She enjoyed traveling with, and visiting friends. Loretta loved her canine companions, Remi, Kricket and Buddy. She was an extremely strong willed and independent person. Loretta was a truck driver for many years. No matter the situation, Loretta was always willing to take the challenge. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

SURVIVORS: Mother: Lillian Estelle Sanders, Kings Mountain, NC

Sisters: Kathy Lovelace and husband, Phil, Dinky Fite and husband, David, Jane Starnes and husband, Dink, all of Kings Mountain, NC and Lillian Hendricks of Hikory, NC

Niece: Tammy Hilton, Maiden, NC Nephews: Jonathan Jackson and Todd Starnes both of Kings Mountain, NC and a number of other nieces and nephews

Special Friends: Louise Maxwell of Canada and Beverly Small and Brittany Sanders of Kings Mountain, NC

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ron Caulder officiating

VISITATION: Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home

MEMORIALS: Any local animal rescue/shelter

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