Bertha Lea York Smith

Bertha Lea York Smith, of Morganton, NC died Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born in Burke County on May 28, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Roland Jefferson York and Agnes Eugene Chapman York. Bertha was a strong, independent woman with a fierce love for her family and friends. She was retired from Leviton Manufacturing and was a member of Zion Baptist Church.

Surviving are her children, Dennis Earl Smith and Teresa Crites and her husband, Gary; granddaughter, Wendy Hudson and her husband, Andy; great-grandchildren, Roland and Mylie Hudson; sister, Dora Spake and her husband, Jack; 3 nephews, Don Honeycutt of Texas, Brian Honeycutt and John Carswell of Morganton; 2 great-nieces, Emily and Ashley Honeycutt of Texas.

In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Macon Smith; sister, Mary Alice Carswell.

Mrs. Smith will lie in state from noon until 2pm, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 3pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Rose and Dr. Jack Hodges officiating.

Due to the ongoing health crisis, attendees are suggested to wear a mask and social distance. 

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.