Margaret Elizabeth York Causby

Margaret Elizabeth York Causby, 81, of Morganton, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home with family by her side. Born on February 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lila Mae Smith. She was a 1960 graduate of Morganton High School and attended Appalachian State University. Margaret worked for 24 years at First United Methodist Church where she was also a lifelong member. She enjoyed playing the piano for the Men’s Wesley Bible Class for over 20 years and played for Sunday School, early church service and other church events. She loved working at the church, her many friends there and helping others. She was kind, generous and accepting of all people and especially those in need.

She enjoyed living on a farm in the Carbon City area where she cared for and raised many farm animals and wildlife along with her dogs and cats – a testament to her love for all living creatures. She loved her family dearly, loved working in the yard with her flowers and taking care of the animals and birds.

She will be remembered and missed by many, but especially her family. Children: John York (Kathy) of Asheville, Beth York Smith (Tracy) of Morganton, Sandi York of Granite Falls, Kathryn Causby Labsili of Raleigh, stepdaughter Nelsonya Causby of Berkeley. CA. Grandchildren: Elizabeth York Bauer (Michael), Harrison York, Rob Warren (Andrea), Chris Edwards (Elizabeth), Jessica Edwards Banner, Mack Isenhower (Megan) of the US Navy, Kayla Adams (Josh), Bilal and Lila Labsili. Great-grandchildren: Ethan Cox, Mason Banner, Brady and Lukas Bauer, Mary Ella Jackson. Former husband, John York (Lucy) of Mechanicsville, VA. Also survived by her beloved animals Abby, JJ., Debo and Mindy. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband E. Nelson Causby.

The family will receive friends at 3pm, Saturday June 3, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home at 4pm with the Revs. Dana and Holly McKim. A graveside committal will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. The service will be streamed on www.sossomanfh.com starting at 4pm.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Cat’s Cradle of Morganton, Burke County Friends for Animals, or the Burke County Animal Alliance.

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