Mae Rose Forrest Loflin, 87 years of age, of New London, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at CMC - Main in Charlotte.
Mae was born September 11, 1926 in Stanly County to the late Willie Franklin Forrest and the late Cora Bessie Hubbard Forrest. She was also preceded in death in 2012 by her husband, Dolan Dewhitt Loflin and sister, Louise Lowder.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. The funeral service officiated by Rev. Otis Goins, will be at 3:00 PM, Monday, February 17, 2014 at First Baptist Church of New London, New London, NC, with a 30 minute state prior to the service. Burial will follow at the New London Cemetery, Spring Street, New London.
She was a wonderful Mother, MawMaw and Gannie. She loved her family and always looked forward to all holidays when the family was together. She especially loved her great-grandson, Zachary, who was the apple of her eye. She loved her church and attended every service whenever possible. When the church doors were open, she was there. She loved her pastor and always supported him with her kind words. She was a people person and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Because of this she enjoyed her job as a Wal-Mart greeter where she made many great friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Willie Mae Loflin Morgan of New London; two granddaughters, Lynn Little and husband, Randy of Albemarle and Dana Minderlein and husband, Scott of Concord; one great-grandson, Zachary Little of Albemarle; sister, Ruby F. Lambert of Richfield.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County, 960 North First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 or First Baptist Church of New London, PO Box 202, New London, NC 28127.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Loflin family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com