Obituaries

Libby Lawing, 86, of Lincolnton, NC died Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Winston-Salem, NC.  Libby was born in Lincolnton on December 8, 1928 to Clyde and Lula Beam.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dr. Karl Lander Lawing and her sister Margaret Jones of Wellesley, MA.

Libby graduated from Winthrop College and received her MFA from Columbia University where she studied under renowned pianist Dr. Edwin Hughes.   She taught piano for 64 years and was a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs presiding as a Festival judge for over 40 years.  She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church where she chaired and served on numerous committees.  Libby was active in her community and performed frequently in community concerts and events.

Libby is survived by her children John (Jill) Lawing of Manteo, Libby Shelton (Ron McKenzie) of Winston-Salem, Karl Lawing and Deborah of Lincolnton, and Robert (Jeri) Lawing of Charleston, SC.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Betsy Shelton, Katie Lawing Manthey, Robert Shelton, Hannah Lawing, Margaret Lawing, Rebecca Lawing and her sister Kitty Bowles of Winston-Salem.

Services will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton, NC.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:45 in the North Edition of Emmanuel.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 in the sanctuary with interment at Hollybrook.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 216 S. Aspen St, Lincolnton, NC 28092.