Betty Braswell Seagle

Betty Braswell Seagle, 82, of Morganton, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at her residence following several years of declining health. Born December 19, 1929 in Burke County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Julius Robert Braswell and Annie Zulia Branch Braswell. Betty attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was a long time employee of Southern Bell, and also worked at Bumgarners for many years.Betty is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles "Truett" Seagle of the home; a special niece, Linda LaFevers; and numerous other nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Howard, Clyde, Jack, and Bobby Braswell; and sisters, Levada Williams, Ruby Parks, and Norma Rector.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center with the Reverends Larry Thompson and Allison Pryor officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 407 S. Green St., Morganton, NC 28655.