Sadie Poteat Cuthbertson

Sadie Poteat Cuthbertson, 93, of Plymouth, MA passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.  Born in Burke County, NC on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Fred Poteat and Rosa Landreau Poteat.  Sadie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Morganton and was member of the Cauble Sunday School Class.  She retired from Burke County Public Schools with over 40 years of service.  Sadie was also a member of the Morganton Pilot Club, Friendship Force of Morganton, and the Foothills Hoofers.

Mrs. Cuthbertson is survived by her daughter, Winn Fernandes (Brian) of Plymouth, MA; grandsons, Jake and Andrew Fernandes; step-daughter, Lenada C. Williams of Bostic, NC; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Sadie was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson E. Cuthbertson; step-son, Kenneth Cuthbertson; step-daughter, Margaret Ann .Curtis; brothers, Raymond, Hubert “Ras”, Floyd, and Harold Poteat; and sisters, Ruby Poteat and Irene Christian.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 in the parlor at First Baptist Church.  The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the church with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Morganton or to Cranberry Hospice of Plymouth, MA.

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