Mabel Ormond-Upchurch

Mrs. Mabel J. Ormond-Upchurch went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday afternoon, June 20, 2016, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was born on April 18, 1925, in Warsaw, NC, the youngest of five children, to Bertice W. Johnson and Bertha Owen Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ora Athens and Elizabeth (Betty) Brooks and two brothers Norwood and Bertice Johnson. Mabel was also preceded in death by her husband Jesse Lee "Bill" Ormond in 1970 and her second husband Kyle Penn Upchurch in 1995. Her son William Lee Ormond passed away in 2008. Mabel moved to Monroe in 1977 and joined the Mill Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, became a member of the Baptist Women's Association, and many other committees within the church. She cooked often for those in need and performed many other acts of love and kindness throughout the years. She loved her family and her church family and was at her happiest when she was contributing to the needs of both. All who knew Mabel will remember her smile, her great attitude and fun loving nature. Mabel is survived by her daughter Toni M. Ormond of Monroe, NC and her three sons Robert L. Ormond and his wife Terri and Richard L. Ormond and his wife Darlene from Myrtle Beach, SC, and Vernon C. Ormond and his wife Patricia of Pennsylvania. Mabel was blessed with nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Additionally Mabel had many nieces and nephews and she stayed in touch with them often. All will miss her birthday cards that never failed to show up in our mailboxes "on time". The family will receive visitors Thursday evening, June 23, 2016, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Service, 1003 East Franklin Street, Monroe, NC, 28112. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, June 24, 2016, at Mill Creek Baptist Church, 5417 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC, 28110 officiated by Reverend George Hunnicutt and Reverend Marvin Tyson. A graveside service will immediately follow in the church cemetery. Flower are welcome, however, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made out to Mill Creek Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the employees of the Jesse Helms Center for their overwhelming care, attention and guidance in Mom's last days Davis Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Upchurch. On-line condolences may be made at www.davisfuneralservice.com.

Mabel Ormond-Upchurch

April 18, 1925 - June 20, 2016