Roberta Champion Lovelace, age 82,  resident of Willow Ridge Nursing Center, Rutherfordton, NC passed away on September 19, 2013 at Rutherford Hospital.  She was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Thomas Albert Champion and Ethel Mae Pryor Champion.  She was also preceded in death by one brother and 2 sisters. 

She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC and retired from the textile industry. 

SURVIVORS: Daughter: Kathy Childers and husband Tom, Gaffney, SC

Brother: Dean Champion and wife Gay, Kings Mtn. NC

2 Grandchildren: Brian Childers and wife Tammy, Blacksburg, SC

  Jason Childers and wife Jennifer, Blacksburg, SC

1 Great Grandchild: Dylan Childers.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Saturday, September 21, 2013   11:00 A.M.    Rev. Ronell Owensby, officiating.

VISITATION: immediately following the service in the cemetery.

INTERMENT: Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers: Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC