Orce Carswell Denton, 88, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on December 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Obadiah Carswell and Etta Prewitt Carswell.
Orce was a faithful member of Mull’s Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a choir member for 40 years. She also sang with the community singing group, the Choraleers, for 10 years. Orce assisted her husband with Ruritan sports and helped prepare Ruritan Club meals for 20 years. Her hobbies included reading, raising flowers, and listening to gospel music.
Mrs. Denton is survived by her son, Jeffrey Lee Denton (Melissa); grandson, Jack Denton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ervin Denton; and eleven brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Mull’s Grove Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Revs. Dean McCurry and Donald Denton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mull’s Grove Baptist Church, 5106 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Amorem Hospice and her caregivers: Logan Wilson, Ruth Wray, Teresa Massey, Helen Carswell, and Rama Jean Franklin.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Jeff, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother, may God embrace you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeff, your mother was an elegant, beautiful lady inside and out! She was loving, kind and just a joy to be around! You are so blessed to have been raised by two wonderful parents! I know your mom and dad are rejoicing together in heaven and walking to their mansion in heaven! I am sorry that I cannot be at her coronation day but know you/family are in my thoughts and prayers! There is nothing as special as a wonderful Mother and you had one of the best! She was always so proud of you! Love/Prayers, your cousin Sharon
Such a precious lady. Thought the world of Orce and John. Sending love and prayers
Jeff, you and your family are in her prayers! We are out of town and won’t be able to attend her service. You had a very special mom who was loved by so many!
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeff. RIP Mrs. Denton and may the lord be with you. Barbara Shockley
My great-aunt Orce was a wonderful person!! She will be missed, but I know she is so happy now!!