Delsie May (Lawing) Maples

Delsie May Lawing Maples, 84, of Charlotte, went into her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Delsie was born on June 30, 1936 in Cabarrus County to the late Ralph Portman Lawing and Lillian Lee Corley Lawing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ray Hope Maples, who just recently passed away in February of this year.

Delsie graduated from Kings Business College in Charlotte in 1956. She had several successful careers during her time in the workforce. She first worked for Pure Oil Company, was the office manager of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in Charlotte, and was an administrative officer for the City of Charlotte before her retirement. She was a faithful member of Kilgo United Methodist Church in Charlotte for over 35 years. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and often made clothing for her family. She had a great sense of humor, loved jokes and especially practical jokes. She loved her family, but she also had special place in her heart for animals.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Valerie Lawing Dayvault and husband John Dayvault Jr., and nephew, John Dayvault III and wife Beverly Dayvault, and great neice, Teal Dayvault.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Dennis Morgan officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.