Lucy Mull Barger, 97, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on January 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Carl Edward Mull and Lola Deal Mull. Lucy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school. She was a prayer warrior, continuing to pray for her pastor, church, and family whenever she was unable to do more. She lived a life of service, both to her family and the community, and she spent 40 years volunteering at Autumn Care. To know Lucy was to love her.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Walker and Kathy Crowe (Boyce); grandchildren, Melita Whisnant, Shelly Hunt (Josh), Kelly Crowe (Kelly), and Kristina Barger; eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; a sister, Rebecca Mull; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Barger; son, Ronnie Barger; granddaughter, Angela Crowe Lassister; and siblings, Beatrice Hensley, Alvin Mull, Howard S. Mull, and Rawlin Mull.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Pastor Tim Hodge and Rev. Daniel Moneyham officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 3333 Trinity Church Road, Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sandra and Kathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. It is so hard to let go, but you never really let go because of all the memories that forever bind you together. With love and sympathy to all the family, Guinn Huffman
Our prayers and thoughts are with through this sad time. We love you and God loves you.
Kathy, you and all your family are on our hearts and prayers in the days ahead. She was one of the most wonderful, beautiful, and sweetest , Godly person I've ever known .She was a good friend to everyone.She was a great inspiration to me all the months in rehab, praying for me and sending cards and letters to me while there.I will always cherish them We will always remember her sitting on the end of the pew we sat in and talking with her.What a great example she was of a Godly woman for us to follow.She will be missed by all of us but we will meet again in heaven some day. Love, and prayers, James and Linda Thompson
Kathy, you and your family are on our hearts and prayers.She was one of the most wonderful, beautiful and amazingly sweet person I've ever known.She was such a blessing to me the times I was in rehab all those months, praying for me and sending card and letters.I always looked forward to them and have most of them to cherish.What a Godly example to follow.what a wonderful friend she was.I will miss her sitting on the end of the pew with us.We are so happy for her though that she is now with the Lord. She will be so missed . we will be praying for you all in the days ahead. Love and prayers, James and Linda Thompson
Lucy was such a giving and loving person,,,church was her life,,,my love and prayers for the family. I always loved listening to her play auto harp. Many sweet memories ❤❤
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during these difficult days ahead. This is not good bye, It's see you later.