Ruby Powell Carswell, 74, of the Oak Hill Community, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born on April 16, 1943 in Burke County to the late Lewis Powell and Lessie Whisnant Powell. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church where she taught Bible School and was an active member of the Nita McFalls Circle. She had worked at Western Carolina Center, Grace Hospital and was a care-giver for Mark for 13 years. In her golden years, Ruby loved to watch her birds and wildlife.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Lee Carswell; son, Tony J. Carswell; brothers, Albert, Ralph, Bob and Ed Powell; sisters, Sara Freeman, Ethel McGee, and Mildred Powell.
She is survived by her children, Anna C. Evans and husband, Randy, Buddy Carswell and wife, Renee, all of Morganton, NC; grandchildren Zach Evans, Lewis Carswell and wife, Emily, Ethan Carswell and wife, Jackie; great-grandchildren, Ella and Lucy Carswell; sister, Nell Cuthbertson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Zion Baptist Church. The service will be at 2 p.m. at the church with the Reverends Keith Rose, Stephen Collins and Johnny Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nita McFalls Circle, c/o Zion Baptist Church, 3394 Pea Ridge Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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