Faye Elizabeth Dale Ross, 98, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on May 3, 1927, she was the daughter of the late W. E. Dale and Ira Dale.
Faye was a 1944 graduate of Morganton High School and then graduated from Western Piedmont Community College. She was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church for 87 years, where she had served as children’s Sunday school teacher, children’s choir director, and senior adult leader. Mrs. Ross was also heavily involved in the Salem Community through the Salem Extension Homemakers, Salem Girl Scouts, and many organizations at the Salem school.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Garland Ross (Billie), Diana Berry (Johnnie), and Dale Hester; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Truett Ross.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton and Dr. Luke Lane officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joy Class at Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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