Faye Pearson Lyle, 87, of Morganton, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Born in Burke County, NC on November 11, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John Lee and Effie Huffman Pearson. Faye was an active, long-time member of Burkemont Baptist Church. Mrs. Lyle worked at several local textiles companies. She was known as “Mom Faye” by all the children she kept for the last 25 years. She loved and prayed for them all every day.
Faye is survived by her sons, Brent Lyle and wife, Angie, and Ray Lyle, all of Morganton; a granddaughter, Mary Faye Lyle of Phoenix, AZ; step-grandsons, Christopher and Dustin Davis; a sister, Marian McNeilly of Morganton; and a large number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Lyle; a granddaughter, Melissa Rae Lyle; brothers, Clyde, Doyle, and Grant Pearson; and sisters, Louise Towery and Earline Whisenant.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm, Friday, December 9, 2016 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 pm at the church with Dr. David Mills and Rev. Eddy Bunton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.
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