Margaret Inez Elrod Lancaster

Margaret Inez Elrod Lancaster, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at CRMC Gastonia.

She was born on October 5, 1941 in Habersham, GA, to the late Bud Elrod and Vita Eller Elrod.

Margaret was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Bessemer City, NC.

She was a loving mother, who always put the needs of her children and grandchildren first.

In addition to her parents Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Lancaster; daughter, Sandra Lancaster; sisters, Lounelle Horne, Ann Teague, Barbara McCracken, and Joan Whitaker and brothers, Ray and Bill Elrod.

Left to cherish Margaret's memories are her son, Dean Lancaster; daughters, , Dale Schiff (Todd), Myra Richards and Hope Lancaster (Cliff Moore); sister-in-law, Joyce Elrod; grandchildren, Kyle Schiff, Amanda Bostedo, Heather Burgess, Hannah Carswell, Josh, Greg, and Joseph Lancaster, Cassie Abernathy, Rachel Richards, Alec, Aryn, and Austin Moore; and 20 great grandchildren.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Scott Rudisill and Pastor Todd Schiff will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 2:00pm at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service. Interment to follow at Gaston Memoria Park following.

Mrs. Lancaster will lie in state from 12:00pm-2:00pm on Saturday at the South Chapel.

All arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium.

Condolences may also be made at www.greenefuneral.com