Donna Morrow Roach, age 62


Donna Morrow Roach, age 62

Donna Morrow Roach, age 62, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013.

     Donna was born January 3, 1951 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Elmer Buddy Morrow and Laura Warlick Morrow.  Donna was a graduate of East High School, class of 1969.  She worked for OMC Industries and for J.C. Cowan for many years and was also a private duty caretaker for several years. She was a member of Alexander Baptist Church and enjoyed cleaning, cooking, bargain shopping, camping and especially spending time with family and friends.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters, Charles Morrow, Irene Splawn, Ruth Moore, Betty Bostic, Jack Morrow, Joe Morrow, Rosie Bridges, Martha McDaniel and Jerry Morrow.

Survivors include her daughter, Leslie Roach of Ellenboro and one son, Scott Roach of Forest City; three sisters, Becky Tipton and husband, Tom, Linda Vallecillo all of Forest City and Susie Dycus of Harris and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Eddie Bolin officiating.  Interment followed in Alexander Mills Cemetery.  

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC  28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mrs. Roach.