Gladys “Sissie” Coffey

Gladys “Sissie” Coffey, 91, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Born in Burke County, NC on December 8, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Claywell Burns and Betsy Hallyburton Burns.

Sissie was a lifetime member of Antioch Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She loved her family and her church family. Sissie devoted much of her time to caring for children for her family, church family, and friends and neighbors. She also enjoyed taking care of her yard, flowers, and garden.

Mrs. Coffey is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Fulbright and Susie Edwards (John); grandchildren, Leslie Kiser (Heath), Michael Fulbright (Souriphanh), Amanda Edwards (Craig Hanus), and Lynsey Hanson (Michael); great-grandchildren, Jaiden, Kaley, Ashtyn, Arya, Harrison, Stevie, Sadie, Jocelyn, and Gabrielle; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her parents, Sissie was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Toodie” Coffey; brothers, Willard, Vernon, and Joe Burns; sister, Cleo Crump; and son-in-law, Mike Fulbright.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Richard Baird officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 2441 Antioch Road, Morganton, NC 28655 or to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the angels at Carolina Caring for the compassion and care shown to Sissie.

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