Ira Clontz Absher, 94, of Pax Hill Road in the Chesterfield Community, went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Clontz and Martha Barlow Clontz.
Ira was a good, Christian woman and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She worked in the church kitchen and taught Sunday school for many years. Ira retired from Hanes Textiles and loved working in her yard.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Bruce Absher and Kevin Absher (Amy); grandchildren, Tyler Moore, Jonathan Paul Absher (Lee), and Lindsay Absher Williams (Zach); great-grandchildren, Luke Absher Williams and Emma Williams; son-in-law, Ronnie Moore; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ira was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Absher; daughter, Paula Absher Moore; brothers, Carl, Nester, Parks, and Max Clontz; and sister, Lois Ollis.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Kevin Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 3861 Pax Hill Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So very sorry for your loss.
We missed her when she was unable to attend the Clontz Reunion at Zion Memorial UMC. Very loving and kind person. Will be missed.
Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore". May God Bless the family and friends , we loved Ira , May she rest in peace ❤️
Aunt Ira was my favorite! She made the best "tater salad" and would make it for me every Sunday for lunch after church as she and Uncle Charles house was the gathering place for the family every week. She called me right before she went into the Nursing Facility and said, "Baby, come and get some canned green beans, I will never eat them all" and I left with a trunk full of Aunt Ira's canned goodies. I miss those Sunday lunches with everyone; those are the memories that I will always hold so dear. Aunt Ira; as I told you last week, tell Mom and Dad hello for me and that I miss them so much BUT I know you all are having a great reunion now because the Fabulous Four; Uncle Charlie and you and Mom and Dad are back together again. Love you! Your favorite niece Lisa!🤣 💖
Im very sorry to hear about your mom. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤️
Bruce and Kevin, So sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. Remembering you in prayer.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Ira was a very sweet lady. Her smile was precious. You could always count on seeing her at Bethel for whatever occasion. She truly wanted to be there to serve. I know you will truly miss her. Praying for all of you.
Aunt Ira was always a good to me and I loved her very much. She took care of me with I visited my grandparents and played with my cousins. She and Uncle Charles are probably dancing in heaven together. She will be missed. Denise Holland
Deepest sympathy.
So very sorry for your lost Bruce an family