Airel Rebecca Bolick, 38, of Lenoir, passed away at her residence on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Airel was born April 12, 1984 in Burke County to Ricky Bolick Sr. and Sheila Stamey Bolick. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and worked in the fast-food industry. In the mid 1990’s, for three years in a row, she was the NC Junior Girls State Horseshoe Pitcher Champion. Airel enjoyed being outdoors camping, taking her children to the park, and has traveled coast to coast in the US.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Garland Bolick, Dorothy Bolick, Paul Stamey, and Lou Stamey; uncle, Eddie Stamey Jr.; and aunt, Marie Morgan.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sons, Kayden Shine Bolick, Aires Storm Moore, and Phoenix Skye Earp; brother, Ricky Bolick Jr. and wife Frieda; aunt, Ruth Anglina Bolick; and special lifelong friend, Ashley Edmisten.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Union Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Sam Craven officiating.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.