Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Walker Woerner

Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Walker Woerner, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, one week after the grand celebration of her 100th birthday.

Betty was the daughter of the late Elizabeth “Ibby” Walton Walker and Clifford Walker. Born at Grace Hospital, she lived the majority of her life in Morganton. The one exception was living in Red Springs, NC from 1956 to 1996 with her second husband, William “Buster / Buss” Erwin McConnaughey.

Betty was a woman of many talents.  She was an accomplished artist known for her water colors and beautiful flower arrangements, eloquent writer, avid gardener and wonderful cook. She loved to read and was very active in her book club.  She also loved to travel and enjoyed many special trips with her husband, Otto Woerner, and his family.

Betty loved all things beautiful and was always dressed to the “nines”.  She will most certainly be remembered for her sense of style and fashion. Most importantly, Betty was a loving and caring friend to many.  She believed strongly in the generous support of her church and community.  She was involved in the DAR, Presbyterian Church, Quaker Meadows, Friends of the Library, and UNC Chapel Hill Cancer.

Betty is survived by her only daughter, Susan Barnes Duckworth (Ken); granddaughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Walton Gupton (Stewart Kolb), Susan Adair Gupton, and Matthew David Gupton (Cristy); great grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth McCurry (Sallie), Kenton Gupton, and Slade Gupton; nieces, Carolyn Germain and Janet Walker; nephews, Chuck Walker and Hadden Walker; and great grand dog, Charles Buie Gupton.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Walton Walker.

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in Morganton with Rev. John Hagmann officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Morganton or Friends of the Library.

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