Mary Louise Kale, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 16, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Lawson Goforth Blalock and Fairy Susan Lea Whisnant Blalock and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Red" Kale. Louise retired from Bethware Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a longtime member of El Bethel United Methodist Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain for the care and compassion shown to Louise during her stay there.

SURVIVORS: Children: Roy Kale and wife Joyce, Jim Kale and Tom, and Pam Jenkins and husband Don, all of Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Rágon Brown and Scott, Clint Kale and Dale, Tripp Jenkins and Michelle, Alec Jenkins, Kathy Jenkins, Bee Gray, and Margaux Gray.

Great Grandchildren: Tori Jenkins, Hunter Brooke Jenkins and husband Caleb, and Eliza Jenkins

Great-Great Grandchild: Cayden

Numerous nieces and nephews

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 12:30 PM at El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Julie Roberts officiating

VISITATION: The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service in the fellowship hall of El Bethel

INTERMENT: El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

Memorials in Louise's honor may be made to El Bethel United Methodist Church at 122 El Bethel Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Gaston Hospice at 2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC 28054