Carol Pennington Gatton

Obituary: Carol Renae Gatton, 61, of Kannapolis died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at her home. She was born December 24, 1948 in Rowan County, the daughter of Mildred Gordon Pennington of Kannapolis and the late George Pennington. She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Pennington. She was employed with Pass &Seymour/ Legrand in Concord. She was a member of Roberta Baptist Church in Concord. She loved Indian culture and folklore as well as arts and crafts. She was a big Dallas Cowboys fan. Funeral services will be 8:00 PM Wednesday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Steve Pennington. The family will receive from 6 to 8 PM prior to the service. At other times the family will be at Michael Gatton's home 2933 Brantley Rd. Kannapolis In addition to her mother, she is survived by 4 children: Tommy Gatton and wife Teresa of Kannapolis, Tonda G. Jones of Kannapolis, Michelle G. Steeley and husband Gary of Kannapolis and Michael Gatton and fiancé Deana of Kannapolis, 8 grandchildren: Julie , Jessica and Gary Jr. Steeley, Blake Jacobs, D.J. Sutton, Mackenzie Bezdziecki, Gracie and Allie Gatton, two sisters: Sandra Garver and Sherry Donaldson and four brothers: Steve, Ronnie, Donnie and Jeff Pennington.
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Pending