Marjorie Ann Carpenter Alexander, 97, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 7, 2025 at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.

Born December 20, 1927 in Gaston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Z.S. "Bub" Carpenter and Laura Elizabeth Harmon Carpenter and was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, James Julius Alexander, and siblings, Troy Carpenter, Lathan Carpenter, Beth Carpenter Terres, Earlene Carpenter Mosteller, and Shirley Carpenter Payseur. Marjorie graduated from Tryon High School, where, as a talented basketball player, she helped lead her team to a conference championship. After graduation, she attended Evans Business College in Gastonia. Marjorie worked in the office, keeping books and accounting for several businesses including Duplex International in Kings Mountain, Clyde A. Short in Shelby, and the Eaton Corporation, from which she retired. Marjorie grew up in the Landers Chapel community and attended Landers Chapel Methodist Church. She was a faithful member of over 70 years at Central Methodist Church in Kings Mountain. Marjorie was a gifted seamstress and developed a green thumb through her years spent gardening. She also enjoyed housekeeping. Marjorie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

SURVIVORS: Daughters Libby Alexander Putnam (Roger) and Janet Alexander Edwards (Terry), both of Kings Mountain, NC
Grandchildren: Laura Putnam Evans (Reid) of Stanley, NC, James Putnam (Sarah) of Dallas, NC, Susan Putnam Dover (Matt) of Kings Mountain, NC, Stephanie Edwards Greenwood (Tyler) of Charlotte, NC, Emily Edwards Nishiyama (Yuuki) of Mt. Holly, NC, and Alexandra "Alex" Edwards Sellers (Hogan) of Kings Mountain, NC
Great-grandchildren: Zoe, Kara, and Erin Evans, Russell and Catherine Putnam, Joanna and Wesley Greenwood, Beckham and Owen Nishiyama, and Boston Sellers.
Marjorie is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at Central Methodist Church of Kings Mountain with Rev. Perry Hines officiating.

VISITATION: Prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:20 A.M. at Central Methodist Church.

INTERMENT: Preceding the service, burial will take place at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain at 9:30 A.M.

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