Myrtle Burgess, 89, of Morganton, NC, was reunited with her family in heaven on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Born in Caldwell County, NC on October 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lester Paul Webb and Willie Clay Taylor Webb-Setzer.
Myrtle was a lifelong member of North Morganton Baptist Church. She sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher, and helped in the nursery. She owned and operated Burgess Daycare for 56 years and cared for over 3 generations of children. She was a member of the Landlord Association and sold Avon for over 30 years. She had also worked in Labor and Delivery at Grace Hospital and at Shadowline.
Mrs. Burgess enjoyed every child that touched her life. In her spare time, she also enjoyed working puzzles, gardening, and canning. She especially loved her roses, among other flowers. She always said she loved her life, family, and everyone in it.
Myrtle is survived by her daughters, Pam J. Burgess (Phillip Campbell) and Sarah B. Morrow (Rick); grandchildren, Keetje Gale, Nicole Gale, Braiden Burgess, Ambrose Duckworth, Dillon Duckworth, and Devin Powell; thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Gene” H. Burgess. daughter, Lynn Gale; son, William E. Burgess; brothers, Buster, Henry, Roy, Jack, and Sonny Webb; and sisters, Mertie Webb and Louise Mathes.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023 at North Morganton Baptist Church with Revs. Dr. Eddy Bunton, Gary Garner, and Chris Messer officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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We are so sorry for your loss but thank goodness there is a better place where she is rejoicing and no more pain. our thoughts and prayers are with you, Perry and Debbie Franklin
Myrtle took care of both of my children and they loved her. She was very good at anything she went to do. We will miss her but she is having a great time seeing all that has done gone. RIP SWEET LADY
Heaven gained a special and wonderful lady. She will be missed dearly. Prayers for comfort and peace to her family. She will forever be in the hearts of all who loved her.