Mary Fowlkes

Mary Fowlkes, 84, of Mt. Holly, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2019 at her son's residence.
She was born, November 15, 1934, in Baltimore County, MD, daughter of the late James Fredericks and Alma Floyd Fredericks.
Mary was a church member at Promised Land Baptist Church, Gastonia.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, John Kabakjian Jr.; and sisters, Rosie, Edna, Virginia and Tina.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 67 years, Earl Alfred Fowlkes Sr.; Sons, Earl Fowlkes Jr. and wife Phyllis and Evans James Fowlkes; daughters, Debbie Lynn Miller and husband Vernon and Donna Lee Kabakjian and husband John Sr.; 7 grandchildren, Jarad, Jennifer, Rachel, Angela, April, Vernon Jr. and Jessica; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie, Lillian and Judy; and brother, Jimmy.
A graveside service officiated by Pastor Harold Blankenship, will be held 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Salisbury National Cemetery - 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com