Velna Catherine Newlin Mangum died on May 20, 2026 in Burlington N.C. where she was born on August 13, 1932. Mrs. Mangum was the daughter of Mr. Garland Moore Newlin and Mrs. Velna Roberson Newlin, bo

Velna Catherine Newlin Mangum died on May 20, 2026 in Burlington N.C. where she was born on August 13, 1932. Mrs. Mangum was the daughter of Mr. Garland Moore Newlin and Mrs. Velna Roberson Newlin, both deceased. Catherine was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lonnie Wyatt Mangum, Jr., her daughter Laura Mangum, and brothers, Garland Vance Newlin and Thomas Vernon Newlin. Surviving is her sister, Anne Newlin Wrightenberry. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.Catherine graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a Life member of the General Alumni Association of UNC. After working as a social worker she enjoyed being a full-time mother and homemaker. Catherine was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and a former Sunday School teacher and member of the Women of the Church.A graveside service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Burlington on June 3, 2026 at 11:00 o’clock.