Evelyn Whitlock Green, age 92 of Rutherfordton, NC

Evelyn Whitlock Green, age 92 of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, December 29, 2024.

She was born April 23, 1932, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Lowrance and Eva Marie Bradley Whitlock.

Evelyn was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and had worked as both a beautician and a CNA. She was a member of Union Mills Presbyterian Church.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Whitlock, Max Whitlock, Howard Whitlock, Garland Whitlock, and Ted Whitlock, and a sister, Grace Whitlock Pennington.

Survivors include her son, Keith Ward and wife Susan of Union Mills, her daughters, June Love of Spindale, and Lynn Watkins and husband Ron of Rutherfordton, her brother, Vernon Whitlock of Myrtle Beach, SC, three grandchildren, Miranda Love Maxey, Melanie Love, and Dustin Brooks, as well as six great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held January 2 at Union Mills Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jimmy Koone officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.