Kay Woodie Pope

Kay Woodie Pope, 61, of Mini Acres Lane, Hickory, NC died unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2008 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born in Burke County, NC on May 31, 1947, she was the daughter of Aubrey Duncan of Morganton and the late Virginia Wilson Duncan. She was a member of Royal Chapel Church of God.In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Johnny Allen Pope of the home; a daughter, Carol Richey of Morganton; a brother, Delbert Woodie of Morganton; and grandchildren, E. J. Starnes, Sydney Richey, and Kirsten Van Huss.In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Christopher Pope, and a son-in-law, John Robert Richey.The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Royal Chapel Church of God with Reverends David Smith and Dennis Pitts officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. At other times the family will be at the residence, 1155 Mini Acres Lane, Hickory. Memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to help with funeral expenses.