Evelyn Reece May

Evelyn Reece May, 61, of Morganton gained her Heavenly wings on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  Born in Watauga County, NC on December 5, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Earl Kelly Reece and Mary Lou Miller Reece.  Evelyn was a member of Trade United Methodist Church in Trade, TN.  She retired from the Burke County Department of Social Services with 30 years of service.  Her great warmth and quick wit will be missed by all.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Amy May Stewart of Morganton; grandchildren, Austin and Madison Stewart; brothers, Gene (Laurie) Reece of Mountain City, TN and Tony Reece of Zionville, NC; nieces, Barbara Ann Price, Christina Clay, Anna Reece, Lydia Reece, Samantha Reece, and Mary Leah Reece; and great-nieces, Meagan Chester and Aliyah Clay.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Paul May.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center.  The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Ellington officiating.