Miriam Angela Lackey

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Miriam Angela Lackey Miriam Angela Lackey, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC, daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Jacob L. and Helen Lucille Safrit Lackey of Charlotte. Miriam was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and mentor to many. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and Gardner Webb University. Miriam had a love of history and genealogy and authored a book which she creatively titled " A Harvest of Oates", which chronicled her family's history. She was employed through the years by various social service agencies as a drug and alcohol counselor and loved her interaction with her clients. SURVIVORS: Daughters: Angela O'Neal (Brad) of Elgin, SC, Rebecca Hayes (Scott) of Kings Mountain, NC and Katherine Hernandez (Carlos) of Columbia, MO Grandchildren: Mike Lovett Jr., Beth and Stephanie Lovett, Aiden and Alex Hayes, Donna, Brenda, Sandra, Allison, Kailynn and Adalynn Hernandez Sister: Gloria Melton (George) of Charlotte, NC GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Luke's Cemetery with Pastor Joshua Morgan officiating VISITATION: Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Harris Funeral Home INTERMENT: St. Luke's Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC MEMORIALS: Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council at 407 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA