She was the wife of the late William Lee Champion, Sr. and a daughter of the late Buford Hullender and Estelle Sigmon Swett. Mrs. Champion was born December 26, 1937 in Mecklenburg County. She was a member of Forest Hill Church and was a retired secretary. Mrs. Champion is remembered as a devoted wife and mother, an equally devoted church volunteer, avid reader, crocheter and an ardent Tar Heel fan.
Her family includes William L. Champion Jr., her son and wife Kayren of Fort Mill, SC; brother James Hullender and wife Leah of Winter Haven, Florida.
A service to celebrate Mrs. Champion's life and home coming will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 7, at Forest Hill Church, 7224 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, with Pastor Jonathan Scott officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to Samaritans House, 611 Fortune Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 or at their website donate page, www.samaritanhousecharlotte.org.
Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Services, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208.