Mrs. Louise Martin Kanipe, 92, of Morganton, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday January 27, 2020. Mrs. Martin was born in Burke Co. on November 25, 1927 to the late Henry Martin, Sr. and Hattie Hunter Martin.
Louise retired from Drexel plants 3&5 where she worked as a hand sander, she was a volunteer foster grandparent for over 25 years. Louise was an active member of Shiloh A.M.E. Church where she served her church faithfully as a member of the Rainbow Club, and member of Stewardess Board # 2.
In addition to her parents Louise is preceded in death by her husband Ned Phifer Kanipe, a son; Edward Phifer Fredrick, brothers; Pedro Hunter, Sherman Martin, and Henry Martin, Jr., sisters; Octavia Thomas, Georgia Jeffries, Arlelia Martin, Beulah Copeland, Lucille Davis, and one great grandson.
Louise affectionally known as "Ease" by her family leaves to cherish her memories are a son; Earl Kanipe (Maslyn) daughters; Hattie Kanipe, Linda Kanipe, Gayle Robinson, Teresa Davis (James), and Gewndolyn Somerville, sisters; Jessie Martin, and Armelia Fleming. 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great great children, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Shiloh A.M.E. Church
Building Fund
Co/Chair Tim Corpening
1323 North Powerhouse Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
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