Elizabeth Anne McGinnis, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 8, 2023 at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, SC.

She was born in Cabarrus County, NC, daughter of Doris Suther McGinnis and the late James Brooks McGinnis. After graduating from Kings Mountain High School, Elizabeth earned a degree in Social Services from Wingate College. She worked in childcare for many years at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain, then at Cline's Learning Center in Cherryville. Elizabeth had a passion for teaching and helping to raise children in her community. She loved football, cheering for both Clemson and Georgia in the college ranks, but she particularly loved Kings Mountain High football. She always showed up early to get a good seat for games and was often an animated spectator on Friday nights. Everyone knew Elizabeth; her countless friends came to her from many places, including her beloved Bible study groups and the church ladies' trip she looked forward to every year in Gatlinburg. Elizabeth loved gathering with others and was an amazing gift-giver, always insightful and thoughtful with her gifts. She had an incredibly caring and compassionate heart; she cared for cats, loved people, and cherished her family. The two most important men in Elizabeth's life were her father and her son, Brooks. She was so, so proud of Brooks and loved his wife, Morgan. She shared a special bond with her sisters, Laura and Julie, and doted on her niece and nephews. Elizabeth's warmth and kindness will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Mother: Doris Suther McGinnis - Kings Mountain

Son: Brooks McGinnis (Morgan) - Kings Mountain

Sisters: Laura McGinnis Titshaw (David) - Atlanta, GA, and Julie McGinnis Taylor (Danny) - Kings Mountain

Niece: Rachel Titshaw

Nephews: Jordan Titshaw (Stephanie), and Ethan Simmons

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church with Pastor John Yost officiating.

VISITATION: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the upstairs auditorium at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials in Elizabeth's name may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church at 201 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families at 80 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711