Doris Lowder

Doris Lee Johnson Lowder , 89, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Doris was born May 3, 1932 in Montgomery County, North Carolina to the late Walter Lee Johnson and Lula Tucker Johnson.

She was preceded in death by husband, Gerald James "Moe" Lowder; sisters Mildred Hudson and Colean Johnson; and brothers Graham  and Colon Johnson.

Doris Lowder will lie-in-state on Saturday April 2, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle.  The family will not be present for the lie-in-state. The funeral service will be on Sunday April 3, 2pm at Main St. United Methodist Church located at 1100 W. Main St, Albemarle, officiated by Pastor Ben Floyd.  Burial will follow at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery at 20987 NC 73 Hwy, Albemarle.

Doris was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was retired from the city of Albemarle after 30 years of service.  She was also a member of Main St. United Methodist Church where she regularly attended as long as her health permitted.  Doris loved the Lord with all her heart and will be sorely missed by all those who knew her.  The family wishes to personally thank all who lovingly cared for her during her years of declining health.

Survivors include son; John (Sharlyn) Lowder of New London; daughter, Dawn (Mike) Melton of Albemarle; sister Elgie Kearns of Troy; and grandchildren Mandy (Jon) Wolfe, Brandon (Brandy) Lowder, Ashley (Matt) Petty, and great-grandchildren Jeslyn and Tinlee Lowder, Mia, Jared and Jacob Wolfe, and Logan and Lily Petty; and several dear nephews and nieces.

Memorials may be made to Main St. United Methodist Church of Albemarle, P.O. Box 1255 Albemarle, NC 28002.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Lowder family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com