Nanette Aderholdt Temple

August 31, 2025

CHARLOTTE – Nanette Aderholdt Temple, 88, of Matthews, NC died Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born in Hickory, NC to the late David Miles Aderholdt and Marie Rudisill Aderholt.

Nanette grew up in Henry River, NC. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Lenoir-Rhyne College. She spent her early years as an elementary school teacher and later when her girls were older, worked as an elementary school secretary at Rama Road Elementary and Lansdowne Elementary. Nanette’s favorite role was that of a faithful and loving wife to her husband Sam, and a caring mother and later a doting grandmother. She was a proud homemaker cooking dinner, baking and sewing. Along with her family, God and faith were the most important things to Nanette. She faithfully attended church every Sunday and served in many ways in the church. She also participated in many clubs and hobbies. Over the years, she was a member of Junior Woman’s Club of Charlotte, the Stonehaven Garden Club and several bridge clubs. Her favorite hobbies were reading and walking, which she did almost every day. 

Nanette was a lifelong Lutheran, formerly at Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church in Hildebran, NC and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Charlotte. She attended Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte when they moved to Matthews. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Samuel (Sam) Temple. She is survived by daughters Lisa T. Pierce and husband Keith and Dana T. Byron and her husband Bill; grandchildren Kathryn Byron, Nathalie Valverde, William Byron, Jr. and Sebastian Valverde, and sisters Janice Simpson and Faye Poteat. She was predeceased by her sister Rita Mull. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 15, 2025, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Memorials may be offered in memory of Nanette to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 or Lenoir-Rhyne University, 625 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704)641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Keith Pierce

    I am grateful to be part of this family and to have been loved as a son-in-law by Nanette Aderholdt Temple. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother whose faith, kindness, and love for family were constants in her life. Her presence will be deeply missed.

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  • Kelly and Jim Backman

    May God hold you and keep your family in his arms as you heal. Remember all the gifts that your mom has given you and she will always be with you. Sending you peace and grace, Kelly and Jim Backman

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  • Lisa Richardson Waller

    My deepest condolences to you Dana, Bill, William, Kathryn and to your entire family. Sending love and prayers.

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  • Michael Waddell

    My Aunt Nanette was a beautiful soul who cared deeply about her family. My memories of her are strong and I am thankful to be blessed by her influence on my life.

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  • Lane Rhodes

    Sam and Nanette were always gracious and generous to have me in their home as I grew up with Lisa and Dana at St. Mark’s. I appreciated them both.

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  • Maria Elena Conaway

    I am so sorry for Nanette passing. Dana I know how much you loved your mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  • Anna Hutcheson

    It was a privilege to know and care for Ms. Temple. Wishing the family comfort and peace during this difficult time.

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