Committal
Brenda Joyce Lingerfelt, 78, of Morganton, NC went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1947 in Burke County to the late Ivey Smith and Lola Causby Smith. Brenda was a member of Hartland Baptist Church. She retired from Bernhardt Furniture after thirty-three years of service. Brenda loved to vacation in Pigeon Forge, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ivey “Wayne” Lingerfelt; brothers, Tommy, Ralph, Robert, and John.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Kenneth Wayne Lingerfelt; son, Kenneth Lingerfelt; grandchildren, Monica L. Plowden (Michael) and Summer Lingerfelt; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Alex Plowden; brother, Jimmy D Smith (Rebecca); sister, Becky Poarch (Brathel).
The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Hartland Baptist Church. The memorial service will begin at 2pm in the church with Rev. Todd Smith officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I met Brenda and her husband Kenneth thru my work I was one of there special housekeepers they loved ,Brenda was a very sweet and kind lady I loved talking with her as I would clean there room each day she always would ask me how's my day going and don't let them work you to hard I told her that I was doing fine . I will always remember her and her kind words she would share with me each day .She loved her family and church family and friends she met thru magnolia Lane nursing rehab center. Brenda will always have a special place in my heart my thoughts and prayers go out to her family .🙏💞🥀
Joyce was a kind and wonderful person. She was our neighbor for many years. She was always willing to help out my Mom if she needed anything. I know her family will miss her smile. We will keep the family in our prayers and thoughts.
My prayers are with the family. I have so many great memories with Joyce. The most kind person you could ever meet. They would always welcome you into their home. May God be with you all In this time of sadness 🙏🙏🙏
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Aunt Joyce. She was always so kind and welcoming. I’ll always remember her incredible cooking—especially her Christmas desserts. She is one of a kind.