Louise Hipp Groner, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept., 12, 2010, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.She was born Feb. 3, 1916, in Alexis, daughter of the late A.B. "Boss" Hipp and Joanna Stroupe Hipp.
She graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1933. Louise was a member of First Baptist Church of Belmont for more than 75 years. Louise will be remembered for her homemade bread and the beautifully decorated cakes she made for many years.
Her wit and humor always made her presence enjoyable. She was a caring, compassionate Christian who loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart. "Nannie" deeply loved her family and friends. Louise and her husband, along with their son, owned and operated Groner's Texaco Service Station for over 45 years.
She is survived by her son, James Arthur 'Jim' Groner (Cindy) of Belmont and her daughter, Nancy Jane Groner Bollman (Lee) of Chapin, S.C.; grandchildren, Travis Groner, Jeff Bollman (Kelli), John Bollman, Seth Bynum (Bobbi), Alex Bynum; two great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Christian Bollman and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Lester Furman Groner; two sisters, Isabelle Verdier, Katholeen Hipp; and three brothers, Wilton, Don and Joe Hipp.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Louise will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at First Baptist Church Belmont conducted by Revs. Robert Baker and Joe Lawing.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living in Gastonia for the months of compassionate love and care given by all. We love and appreciate you.
Memorials may be made to the Belmont Community Organization (BCO), 91 E. Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012. Condolences may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com.
McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is in charge of arrangements.
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