Karen “Sue” Orders Hipps, 77, of Morganton, NC passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on July 3, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William Moore Orders and Ora Mae Matthews Orders.
Sue was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She loved to shop and enjoyed reading and helping others.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister-in-law, Samanthia “Sam” Orders; niece, Melissa O. West; special cousin, Jennifer Bostian; caregiver and friend, Joann King; a number of special friends and family; and Kaden and Kenzlee.
In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her brother, William R. Orders; and nephew, William “Billy” Orders.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 215 Hilltop Street, Morganton, NC 28655.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of College Pines Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care shown to Sue.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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