Delores "Kay"

Nicholson

Delores “Kay” Baldwin Nicholson, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at her son’s home following a period of declining health. She was 75. Born on February 8, 1951, in Lenoir, North Carolina, Kay will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her faithful spirit, and the warmth she brought to everyday life.

Kay retired from the Iredell County Department of Social Services, where she served as a case worker. In her personal life, she found great joy in the simple and meaningful things that made a house a home. She loved flower and vegetable gardening, canning, quilting, crocheting, and making candy at Christmas. She especially treasured spending time with her grandchildren. Kay was also a member of Grassy Knob Baptist Church, a church she loved deeply and called her home.

Family was at the center of Kay’s life. She is survived by her beloved dog, Pearl, two sons, Larry Nicholson (Jessie) and Jeffrey Nicholson (Juanita), five grandchildren, Leann Nicholson, Hunter Nicholson (Mary), Destinie Rash (Elijah), Xander Nicholson (Alex), Savannah Nicholson, three great-grandchildren, Brianna, Michael, Jr. and Jaxon, and a brother, Dennis Baldwin (Rachel).who carry forward her love and memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Nicholson; her daughter, Melissa Nicholson; her son, Walter Nicholson; her grandson, Larry Nicholson, Jr., her father, John Turner Baldwin; her mother, Mildred Marie Whisnant Baldwin; and her sister, Wanda Serrano. Their memories remained an enduring part of her life and story.

Visitation for Kay will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E Front St, Statesville, North Carolina 28677. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Grassy Knob Baptist Church, 333 Grassy Knob Road, Union Grove, North Carolina 28689 with Rev. Joey Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. .

Kay will be remembered with love for her caring nature, her steady faith, and the many comforts she created for those around her. Her memory will remain a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

For those who prefer, memorials donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625 or by clicking the link below.

Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nicholson family.