Irene Yelton, 85, of Morganton, NC, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026.
Born in Caldwell County, NC on February 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Mack Price and Mary Kincaid Price.
Irene was a member of Bethel Global Methodist Church. She loved her church, raising her children and grandchildren, and being a beautician. Irene also loved working in her flower garden. She was a beautiful woman who had a heart of gold.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Wayne Alvin Yelton; son, Greg Yelton; daughter, Dawn Y. Connor; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Bethel Global Methodist Church. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Steve Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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