Loretta Jane Carley

Loretta Jane Zimmerman Carley, age 80, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born on September 19, 1943, in Avon, IL, to the late Luther Zimmerman and Alta Jane White Zimmerman. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Lee Zimmerman, Bernard Zimmerman; and four sisters, Carol Ferra, Marge Higbee, Jo Gustafson, and Phyllis Miller.

Loretta will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Billy Joe Carley; daughters, Lisa Anderson (David), Eva Carley (Furman); brothers, Burl Zimmerman, Dean Zimmerman (Megan); sister, Mary Keime; six grandchildren, Nicole Williams (Theron), Heather Helton (Jon), Nathan Anderson (Tiffany), ReAnna Pearson (Matt), Marissa Bagwell (Camden), Ciara Shillingburg (Chris); and eleven great-grandchildren, Owen Williams, Aubree Williams, Emmarie Williams, Davis Helton, Asher Helton, Piper Helton, Matty Pearson, Macey Pearson, Carlee Bagwell, Landon Bagwell, and Hannah Bagwell.

Loretta was a faithful follower of Christ, who touched the lives of so many. She and Billy were dedicated to mission work and took several trips to help spread the gospel. She shined His light working as a beautician for many years, then became employed with the school system and Walmart. Her hobbies included sewing, baking, singing, and helping her husband build houses.

After cremation, a celebration of Loretta’s life will be held at Covenant Baptist Church in Lancaster, SC on August 3rd, 2024 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112, is honored to be entrusted to care for the Carley family.