Catherine Louise Dellinger

September 10, 1920 - November 2, 2016

Ms. Catherine Phillips Dellinger, 96, of Charlotte, died November 2, 2016, at the White Oak Manor where she had been a resident. Catherine was born in Charlotte on September 10, 1920, the daughter of Lester Conrad Phillips and Ola Louise White. She grew up in Charlotte, graduating from Oakhurst High School. On January 28, 1941, she married Johnnie L. Dellinger. Catherine worked at Aetna Insurance Company for many years. She enjoyed travelling both personally and as part of her job. When home, she loved to read. She was a faithful member of Craig Avenue Tabernacle, now King Cross Church. Most of all, she loved the time spent with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Gilmer, of Matthews; and three granddaughters: Jennifer, Kelly and Melinda. She is further survived by a great grandson; a sister, Patricia Brazzell, of Mint Hill; and a brother, Herbert Phillips of Madison, Mississippi. Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother Lester, an infant brother, Frankie, and sisters Mary, Lillie and Virginia. The family has given Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. Friends and family will gather from 1:30 to 2:30 on Friday, November 11, 2016, at the funeral home chapel, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews.