Karen Cannon Scott, 75, of Morganton passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Sam, daughter Stephanie Scott-Gaddy and husband Jim of Asheville, son, Brandon Scott, wife Tonya, and her pride and joy, granddaughter, Addy Jean Scott. She is also survived by her sister, Regina Murphy and husband, Mike, her mother, Sue Mull, and step-grandchildren, Chelsey Gaddy and James Gaddy, wife Cassie.
Karen is preceded in death by her father, Dan Cannon, and her step-father, Howard Dale Mull.
Karen lived in the Morganton area her entire life and retired after 32 years of service from Vocational Rehabilitation at the NC School for the Deaf. She enjoyed collecting thoughts and photos from her life, and the lives of her children and grandchildren. She was compassionate, thoughtful, caring, and a devout Christian as a proud member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Karen was a committed and loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and for the last ten years, has been the absolute best Mimi to Addy Jean.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life on Wednesday, June 19th, from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church (1698 Conley Road, Morganton). Funeral and graveside services will be held following with the Reverend Keith Burkhart officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Steph, sending hugs, love and prayers of comfort to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Stephanie, I wish you and your family peace and comfort. I remember your mother well. Cheering for us in the stands with your father while we were on the b-ball court. With deepest sympathy. Erica Mathies
May Gods loving arms give each of you comfort at this time . Karen was a very special .. soft spoken with a beautiful smile .lady .. we will always remember her sitting across from us in church .. prayers for hard days ahead .. she is home and healed now .. ♥️ Diane Steve Rhodes
Lord thank you for the gift of Karen through the years. Karen was always gracious in hearing the many stories shared at our VR office. It was always entertaining to hear her wonderful laugh. We love her and her family and pray that as they go through the grieving process our Lord will offer them a special peace. Heaven has gained a saint. Lord hear our prayer.