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Loretta Chadwick Obituary

Loretta Chadwick HICKORY Loretta Joyce Chadwick, 48, of Hickory, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013. Born Feb. 8, 1965 in Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Agnes Oswalt Chadwick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Carol C. Brown. Loretta was a very special and compassionate person and was often a caregiver for those who needed her. She is survived by two sisters, Jennifer Perez and Vickie Minton, of Taylorsville; two brothers, Earl Chadwick, of Maryland and Jerry Chadwick, of Arkansas; and longtime special friend, Claude Townsend, of Newton; a number of nieces and nephews, Ashley Perez, Michael Stevenson, Stephen Stevenson, Renee Church, Mark Chadwick, Tiffany Minton and Jeffery Minton; goddaughter, Shyanne Church; and special nephews, Jonathan Church and Nik Chadwick. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Friendly Baptist Church, with the Rev. Earl Godfrey officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bass-smith funeralhome.com. Bass-Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of Loretta Joyce Chadwick.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Jun. 13, 2013.

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cathy elliott

June 17, 2013

you will be missed I really enjoyed the time when we come oner to sue's you was so much fun to be around

Scott (Bo) Lail

June 15, 2013

Loretta was one of the sweetest people I have ever known,I feel privileged to have known her and to have been a friend. Rip dear friend..

Terry&Robin Collins

June 14, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jimmy Russell & Family

June 14, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 14, 2013

Don't Cry for me

Don't cry for me now I have died, for I'm still here I'm by your side,
My body's gone but my soul's is here, please don't shed another tear,
I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground.
I am the snowflake that kisses your nose,
I am the frost, that nips your toes.
I am the sun ,bringing you light,
I am the star, shining so bright.
I am the rain, refreshing the earth,
I am the laughter, I am the mirth.
I am the bird, up in the sky,
I am the cloud, that's drifting by.
I am the thoughts, inside your head,
While I'm still there, I can't be dead.

Author unknown.

Robin & Marcus Chambers

June 14, 2013

Got a chance to meet Loretta while visiting some of my husbands family in which she lived. Very sweet lady and my 3 daughters really liked her. So horrific how she passed, but know God will take care of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. God bless u all........The Chambers Family

Amber Miller

June 13, 2013

God bless ...you were a sweet lady

Jennifer Myers

June 13, 2013

Loretta was one of my good friends as well, she was always there for me whenever I needed her and gave great advice. Her passing has left us all grieving with holes in our hearts, but we will always have our memories. We miss you Loretta and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.- Jennifer Myers

June 13, 2013

im still in shock over this Loretta was such a sweet person always helping me do things I told her she seemed like a daughter to me,i always told her I loved her and she said she loved me to she will be missed -sue collins

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