Pauline Richard Towery, 94, of Morganton, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Autumn Care in Drexel. Born on June 13, 1919 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Richard and Rena Hull Richard.
Mrs. Towery worked as a Health Care Technician at J. Iverson Riddle Development Center until her retirement. She loved to “Flea Market” with her daughter, Phyllis where they would meet people and make many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Lee Towery. She is survived by her son, David Towery and his wife, Kelly of Morganton; daughters, Hilda Williams and her husband, Norman, Phyllis Robinson and Linda Coffey, all of Morganton; six grandchildren, Francis Walker, Roy Coffey, Stan Robinson, Sarah Payne, Felicia Corpening and Chris Towery, all of Morganton; 11 great-grandchildren, Chase Walker, Kaylee Walker, Reid Walker, Ethany Payne, Hannah Payne, Amaryah Corpening, Aliyah Corpening, Calvin Robinson, Patrick Robinson, Chris (CJ) Towery and Corey Coffey, all of Morganton; sisters, Sue Houser of Lincolnton and Elizabeth Covington and her husband, Wilson of Denver, NC; and brothers, Graham Richard of Maiden and Harold Richard and his wife, Tina of Lincolnton; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2013 in the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton with the Reverend Gregory Richard officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001 or to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
The family has entrusted Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton with funeral arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kirkseymorganton.com
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