Perry-Spencer Madison | NC

Obituary For Nannie Lou Lowe

Nannie Lowe, 89, of Oak Ridge, died January 15, 2021. There will be a public viewing Friday, January 22, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will have a graveside service at St. Thomas Chapel Church, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. LIVESTREAM WILL BE AVAILABLE

Nannie born May 19, 1931 to the late Bishop Silas Thomas Florence and Lucinda Florence in Summerfield, NC. She received her heavenly wings on January 15, 2021 in her family home in Oak Ridge, N.C. after a prolonged illness. She was married to her husband of 69 years, Armentus “Pete” Lowe, Sr., who both raised 14 children. She attended and graduated from Laughlin High School in Summerfield, NC, where she was the Valedictorian of her graduating class. She attended A&T State University with a Major in Home Economics, married and started raising her family. She was a housewife until her youngest started school then worked at Burlington Factory. She also worked as a Nurse’s Aide at L. Richardson Retirement Center for several years. She retired from KinderCare Daycare Center where she worked for 15 years. She was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Nannie Lowe was a faithful member of St. Thomas Chapel in Summerfield, NC, where she served in various ministries to include the Missionary Board, Senior Choir and Mothers Board. She was preceded by her daughters, Arlisa and Louise Lowe; stepmother, Maybelle Florence, brothers, Leroy, Rochester and Herman Florence, and grandson, Styron Lowe.

She is survived by her husband Armentus “Pete” Lowe of Oak Ridge, NC, sisters; Mary Bradley and Carrie Jessup of New Jersey, Sons; Armentus Lowe, Jr., Lester (Denise) Lowe of McDonough, GA, Timothy Lowe, Thomas Lowe of High Point, NC, Darryl Lowe, Wendy Lowe, Dobias Lowe all of Atlanta, GA, Silas Lowe of Tahlequah, OK, daughters; Nanetta Bonita Lowe of Tahlequah, OK, Natalie Lowe of Winston-Salem, NC, Eileen (Kenneth) McCandies of Winston-Salem, NC, Elzena Lowe and Serena Lowe both of Oak Ridge, NC. Grandchildren; Philip and Patrick McCandies; Marcus and Brandon Lowe, Michael, Joshua, Precious and Matthew Lowe, Thurgood and Thurstan Lowe, Tara Janae Lowe, Reuben and Roya Roache, Alexander, Jeffery, and Dominique, Lowe. Great-grandchildren Jaden, Mahlia, Jacen, Zhori, Malachi and Ethan, and a host of friends and relatives.

Guest Book

So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman will continue to send up prayers for the family Arlene Warren Williams

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So very sorry I never got to meet the Mom who gave my sister, Denise, a wonderful son. May the family find Peace and the Grace of our Heavenly Father, as they remember Nannie with wonderful memories.

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I always loved hearing grandma call my name. Make breakfast eggs and juice. Laugh with us. Sit out in the front yard and talk. Long live her memory. -Mike Lowe

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We all will miss your smile, and kind words Aunt Nannie Love: Lou Lou

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I'm sorry for your loss—my deepest sympathy to the family. Mary Frances Curtis-Johnson -(Daughter of Aunt Minnie Frances).

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We send our prayers and loving prayers to the family of my cousin, Nannie Lou. Her mother and my grandmother(Minnie Frances) were sisters. We pray comfort and God's peace upon you at this time and always🧡 ~ Angela Curtis-Mclean & family! Angela Curtis-Mclean & Family

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To the family of Cousin Nannie we send heartfelt sympathy to each of you. She was my grandmother's (Mary Odetta Florence Enoch) niece. I remember great memories of seeing her at all of our family reunions. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.💜 Alva Enoch and family. Roanoke, VA

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Sorry for your loss..

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To my loving Aunt Nannie your presence, love, inspiration and spirit will be missed in all our loves. We love you dearly. To our precious Angel Rest in Heaven! Susie, Chavis and Reese ❤🙏

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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