Lynn Ross Carr

Lynn Ross Carr, 76, of Morganton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Lee Ervin Ross and Annie Williams Ross. Lynn was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church where she served as the church pianist for 52 years. She also worked with VBS, was a Sunday school teacher, youth and senior choir pianist and helped with funerals, weddings and revivals. She loved to share her God-given talents through the music ministries. Lynn had worked with every music minister at Burkemont starting with her father, Lee Ervin Ross. She also enjoyed playing duets with her Aunt Florence Farrington. Lynn was the Valedictorian of the Salem High School Class of 1963. She graduated cum laude from ASU with a degree in Elementary Education. Lynn worked for Burke County schools for 30 plus years as a teacher at Mountain View Elementary, Salem Elementary and Liberty Middle School.

In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by a nephew, Timothy Lee Robinson and step-son, Chris Carr.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert Carr; sister, Ann Ross Robinson (Tom); great-niece, Emma Robinson; aunt, Florence Farrington; step-daughter, Robin Carr; step-grandchildren, Cody and Gracie.

The family will receive friends from 11:30am to 1:00pm, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 1:00pm in the church with Rev. Dr. Johnny Ross, Rev. Dr. David Mills, Rev. Dr. Luke Lane, Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton, Rev. Phillip Shephard, and Rev. Greg Klapp officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

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