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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Dawn, I'm so sorry for you and your family and I have you in my prayers. I always remember your mother being such a kind soul when we were young.
Wayne we were blessed to have met Irene several years ago, I always made sure to bring her muscadines when they were ready. We are praying for comfort and peace in the days ahead Rodney , Judy and Austin McFalls
Sending our deepest condolences. Aunt Irene was such a sweet lady and is greatly missed.
Enjoy heaven Aunt Irene. God has you now.
Our Irene is gone. A lady who suffered much. She was loved by many, and will always be remembered by the members of Bethel, especially the members of Saved by Grace Quartet who she remembered each Christmas with gifts. Our prayer is with the family and hope they remember that she loved them all even when much care was needed for her. Wayne was a devoted husband, and was with her every moment as he showed strength, dedication, and support. We all will miss her. Indeed an angel has gone from us and entered the heavens with a new body and a spirit of Christ like love.