Diane K. Carswell

Diane K. Carswell, 58, of Salem Road, NC, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Valdese General Hospital. Born in Burke County, NC on October 10, 1947, she was the daughter of Martha Epley Huntley and the late Otis William King. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her step-father, George L. Huntley, and a sister, Patty King. Diane was a member of New Grace Church where she sang in the choir and had been church treasurer. She worked at Salem Daycare Center and ran the Family Storage Units for many years. She was an avid camper and traveler.

Mrs. Carswell is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frank Carswell of the home; a son, Wayne Eric Carswell and wife, Catherine, of Morganton; brothers, Freddie King, Larry King, Rick King, and Greg Huntley, all of Morganton; a sister, Debbie Buff of Valdese; grandchildren, Megan and Barry McPeters; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2006 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Reverends Mark L. Moody, Ken Suttles, and Donnie Dula officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. At other times the family will be at the residence of her mother, Martha Huntley, on Poteat Street, Morganton. Memorial contributions may be made to New Grace Church Building Fund, 612 Old 18 South, Morganton, NC 28655.