Nickie Carter Haithcox, 95, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in her home. Nickie was the last of 10 children.
She was born Dec. 15, 1926, to Henry Carter and Beaulah Lowthorp of Iredell County. Nickie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Beaulah; husband, Joseph "Lint" Haithcox; and son, Ricky Haithcox, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Donna Lackey (Lee) of Mooresville; sons, Jay Haithcox (Deborah) of Statesville, Douglas Haithcox (Donna) of Jensen Beach, Fla., Ted Haithcox of Statesville and Max Haithcox (Connie) of Monroe; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nickie graduated from Cool Springs High School's Class of 1943. She was a lifelong member of Abilene Church of Christ. She baked and sold many cakes under her name "Nickie's Cakes." She was also a long time member of the "Wild Goose" quilting club, making many quilts and crafts.
Services for Nickie will be held Friday, Oct. 28, at Abilene Church of Christ. A viewing will begin at 1 p.m., with the service held at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in the Abilene Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive guests, in the church fellowship hall, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Hospice of Iredell County in Nickie's memory.
Nickie Carter Haithcox, 95, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in her home. Nickie was the last of 10 children.
She was born Dec. 15, 1926, to Henry Carter and Beaulah Lowthorp of Iredell County. Nickie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Beaulah; husband, Joseph "Lint" Haithcox; and son, Ricky Haithcox, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Donna Lackey (Lee) of Mooresville; sons, Jay Haithcox (Deborah) of Statesville, Douglas Haithcox (Donna) of Jensen Beach, Fla., Ted Haithcox of Statesville and Max Haithcox (Connie) of Monroe; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nickie graduated from Cool Springs High School's Class of 1943. She was a lifelong member of Abilene Church of Christ. She baked and sold many cakes under her name "Nickie's Cakes." She was also a long time member of the "Wild Goose" quilting club, making many quilts and crafts.
Services for Nickie will be held Friday, Oct. 28, at Abilene Church of Christ. A viewing will begin at 1 p.m., with the service held at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in the Abilene Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive guests, in the church fellowship hall, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Hospice of Iredell County in Nickie's memory.
Family Members
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Walter Graham Carter
1908–1921
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Armato Beatrice Carter Gurley
1910–2002
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Lawrence Lowtharp Carter
1913–1992
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Henry Pressley Carter Jr
1915–1998
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Janie Nerine Carter Gurley
1917–1990
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Bona Lee Carter Gurley
1919–1977
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Willis Elwood Carter
1921–1979
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Winford Winfield Carter
1923–2000
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Calvin Haywood Carter Sr
1929–1997
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