Sudie M. Penley

Sudie M. Penley, 72, of Foreman St., Morganton, NC went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Palliative Care Center of Catawba County in Newton, NC following a brief period of declining health. She was born June 10, 1934 in Burke County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Carl P. Michaels and Velva Victoria Denton Michaels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Penley. Sudie was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, and a retired employee of Grace Hospital. Sudie enjoyed caring for people and the company of her friends.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Donna Gail and Wesley Chester of Morganton; grandchildren, Brandi Wilson and Todd Chester; brothers, Raymond Michaels and wife, Betty, of Conyers, GA, and Ted Michaels of Morganton; a nephew, Steven Michaels; and a niece, Robin Michaels.

Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 3, 2006 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Chaplain Johnny Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690, or to the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, 300 Enola Rd., Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.