Margaret Louise Carpenter Lybrand, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 04, 2025 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

She was born August 12, 1932 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Walter James and Marie Wright Carpenter and was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Austin "Jim" Lybrand Jr. Louise was also preceded in death by her sister, Grace Wolfe. She was a longtime member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Louise worked in the banking industry at First Union bank in Kings Mountain for several years. After leaving the bank, she worked in the family business, Lybrand Construction and Interiors, for many years with her husband, Jim. Louise enjoyed collecting antiques and gardening. She had a tremendous garden every year and loved canning and putting away the many vegetables she grew. She and Jim were avid travelers, enjoying both national and international trips. In later life, they took many senior trips with friends. Louise was a loving mother and grandmother to two generations. She will be greatly missed.

SURVIVORS: Children: James A. "Jim" Lybrand III and wife Lynn, Shelby, NC and Jayne Lybrand Dowdy and husband Bradley, Boone, NC
Grandchildren: Jamie Washburn and husband Jay, Lance Lybrand, Andrew "Drew" Dowdy, and Rebecca Dowdy
Great Grandchildren: Ella, Claire, Kate, and Quinn Washburn

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Reverend G. Scott Homesley officiating

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC



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