Catherine Harriett Brewer, age 87, of Charlotte passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, 2013 at Stanley Total Living Center.
She was born on January 6, 1926 near Cheraw in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Barnard Bee Brewer, Sr. and Gladys Aree Hendrick Brewer.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Barnard Bee Brewer, Jr., Wade Marion Brewer and Carl Francis Brewer, Sr.
She is survived by her sisters, Margaret Couvillon and husband, Frank, Sr. of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Sarah Abernethy and Marie Cruse and husband, Charles L. all of Charlotte, Joanne McCullough and husband Kenneth R. of Marietta, GA; brother Alva R. Brewer of Charlotte and sister-in-law, Jean Brewer of Charlotte and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Miss Brewer graduated as valedictorian from Long Creek High School where she also served as President of her senior class. She then attended the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York City. She did volunteer work at Presbyterian Hospital and was a long-time member of Amity Presbyterian Church. She retired from the Federal Reserve after more than 40 years of service.
Miss Brewer loved music, travel, long walks on the beach, dancing, genealogy and most importantly her family.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at McEwen Funeral Service, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery .
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Amity Presbyterian Church, 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Condolences at www.McEwenfs.com.
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