Glynn Panther

SHELBY- Mrs. Lola Glynn Lawson Panther, 93, formerly of 308 Mallard Drive, Grover, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. She was born in Gwinnett Co., GA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ida Mae Moon Lawson. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and friend. She was retired from the Lily Mill after 35 years of service and was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. She loved all sports and was a great supporter of Shelby High School Athletics. She was an intense Atlanta Braves fan, traveling to Atlanta for many games. She was also an avid bowler, actively bowling well past 80 years young.

PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.K. “Ken” Panther, and her sisters, Billie L. Beam, Lola L. Pheagin, and Nora L. Cash.

SURVIVORS: She is survived by her son, James C. “Buck” Panther of Grover; her daughter, Norma “Joan” Young of Charlotte; seven grandchildren, James L. Panther and Mona Panther Trivett, both of Shelby, Dr. Randy L. Panther of Montgomery, Ala., Delice Young of Huntersville, NC, Glenda Ann Howle and her husband Emmet of Charlotte, Fred “Trip” Young of Newnan, GA, and David Young and his wife, Judiane of Cornelius; twelve great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a special nephew, Rev. Bill Pheagin of Shelby, and a special niece, Gladys Ledbetter of Kings Mtn.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17th at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: The funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel.

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Bill Pheagin

MEMORIALS: IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church Street, Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202; or to Shelby High School Athletics, c/o Chris Norman, Athletic Director, 230 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152