Martha Bell Harrelson

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Martha Bell Harrelson

Martha Bell Harrelson, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 15, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. She was born March 24, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Roscoe and Nellie Patterson Green and was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Clyde Junior Harrelson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Madge Wright and her brothers, Curt, Lloyd, Steve, and CJ Green. Known as "Mot" to most, Martha was a former member of Westover Baptist Church and a current longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She worked in textiles most of her life and retired from Bed and Bath as a textile inspector. Mot was a dedicated volunteer at the Patrick Senior Center. She enjoyed taking day trips with her friends and attending bible studies at the senior center. Mot enjoyed traveling with Christian Tour Lines and visited Canada on one of her many trips. She was a wonderful and dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. Always making sure her children were raised up the correct way. Mot was a doting grandmother to 3 generations of grandchildren and loved spending time with those she loved. Martha's love and guidance will be remembered always by those she leaves behind to cherish the memories made.

SURVIVORS: Sons: James Harrelson (Lisa), Randy Harrelson (Carolyn), and Paul Harrelson (Connie) all of Kings Mountain, NC

Daughter: Brenda McAbee (Keith), Gastonia, NC

7 Grandchildren 16 Great Grandchildren 12 Great-Great Grandchildren

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Horne officiating

VISITATION: Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Macedonia Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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