Moree Harrelson

Moree Grigg Harrelson, age 92 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Peak Resources Cherryville. She was born July 25, 1924 in Gaston County to the late William Rufus and Minnie Self Grigg. Moree was a member of First Baptist Church. She had formerly been employed with Nu-Way Manufacturing Co., Gaston Industries, Travis Knit, and Carolina Care. She enjoyed flowers and being outdoors. She also liked to travel and paint pottery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Harrelson, Sr., and brother, Harold Grigg.

Survivors include her sons, Roger Harrelson (Vickie) of Cherryville, James Harrelson, Jr. (Ann) of Cherryville, and Clay Harrelson (Brenda) of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Robbie Harrelson (Doreen), Rhonda Beam, Christy Pless (Ray), Clay Harrelson, Jr. (Haylee), Nathan Harrelson, Russell Harrelson (Amanda), Amanda Dayvault (Max), and Seth Harrelson (Meggan); thirteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 2016 at 12:00 PM at Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services with Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:30 to 11:45 AM prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at the home of James Harrelson, Jr., Cherryville

Memorials may be made to Peak Resources Cherryville, 7615 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Cherryville NC 28021.