Meredith, 73, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 21, 2016. She was born April 29, 1943 in Charlotte, NC to George and Viola Carpenter. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and UNC-Greensboro with a business degree.
After having moved from Charlotte and spending time in Texas, Connecticut, Kansas, and Utah, she returned in 1988. Meredith became involved in numerous activities to include the MOM program and various ministries of Christ Episcopal Church. She also enjoyed her book club, bridge club, and spending time with family and her many friends.
Meredith was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sandra Carpenter Goodloe.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon Burns; her three children, Shanna Gavin and John Lee Lowrance of Charlotte, and Jason Lowrance of San Francisco; and her stepson, Anthony Burns and his wife Shauna of Charlotte. Meredith is also survived by four grandchildren; her siblings, George Falls Carpenter of Denver, CO and Lucy Smyre and her husband John of West Jefferson, NC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Meredith's life will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in her honor be sent to Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 or to Hospice & Palliative Care-Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte NC 28204.
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