Carol Renae Gatton

KANNAPOLIS - Carol Renae Gatton, 61, of Kannapolis died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at her home. She was born Dec. 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 p.m. Wednesday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Steve Pennington. The family will receive from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service. At other times the family will be at the home of her son, Michael Gatton, 2933 Brantley Road, Kannapolis. In addition to her mother, she is survived by four 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; eight 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.