Niola Westmoreland

July 30, 1934 - April 30, 2022

Mrs. Niola J. Westmoreland, 87, the daughter of the late Nelson Able and Nancy Estelle Lee Jones, transitioned to Glory on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Niola accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. She attended school and church at Brown Hill AME Zion in Locust, and held her last church membership at The Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC. A graduate of Second Ward High School, Niola attended Johnson C. Smith University. She was later employed as a Social Worker with The Charlotte Housing Authority (now known as Inlivian), Niola's influence successfully encouraged many residents (particularly young women) to obtain various academic degrees and certificates. Several years later, Niola ventured into entrepreneurship as an owner/operator and licensed beautician. Left with cherished memories of her are daughters: Sheryl, Jacqueline and Melanie; foster daughter: Marie; grandchild: Erika; great-grandchildren: Ethan and Rylan; sisters: Willet and Arretha; brother: LaFrance; sister-in-laws: Henrietta and Nancy; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews; sons-in-love: Terry and Joe; friend/brother John and special cousin, Hattie. Niola was predeceased by her daughter Sandra, sister Euretha, and brothers Broadus and Paul. Niola was dearly loved and will be missed. May she rest in eternal peace.