Mary Lou Harrington Karnehm, 63, of Gaston died September 25, 2018 in her home.
Born in Norfolk, VA on September 27, 1954, she was a daughter of Willie Lee and Betty Jane
Brent Harrington, both whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, a son, Billie Lee Cleveland; and, two sisters, Ella Sullivan and Pauline Salyers, also predeceased her.
She was a wife, mother, sister and friend. Mrs. Karnehm was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Karnehm is survived by her husband, Bruce; son, Harry Cleveland, III; brother, Bradley Matzen; sisters, Betty Raye Russell, Gloria England, Mildred Springle and Deborah Lynch; and 4 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, and the funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Jeremy Kobernat will preside.
Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids.