Visitation

March 7, 2026
noon - 1 p.m.

Service

N/A

Committal

March 7, 2026
1:30 p.m.

Katie Duckworth Taylor, 78 of Morganton, NC gained her Heavenly Wings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born on November 4, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Elsie Duckworth. Katie attended Drexel Memorial Baptist Church. She retired from Continental Teves after also working at Hanes and Valdese Weavers. Katie was a home maker, she loved to can vegetables that she grew in her garden. She also enjoyed going to the beach.

Katie is survived by her sons, Bill Taylor (Maresa), Randy Taylor (Tracy); daughter, Benita Greene (Ricky); grandchildren, Brad Rose (Jessica), Chad Rose, Casstin Taylor, Chelsey Taylor, Jocelyn Phillips (Nicholas); 8 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Taylor; brother, Emmitt Duckworth.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1:30pm at Burke Memorial Park with Rev. Danny Castle officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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So sorry for your loss!

—Michael Taylor

Randy and Tracy so sorry about Janes passing , she was always very nice to me I know she will missed so much prayers 🙏

—Wanda K Dillingham
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Prayers for the family I know she will. Be truly missed

—Wanda K Dillingham
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So sorry for your family's loss. Praying for all🙏

—Tammy R Benfield
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Jocelyn, Nicholas, Randy, Tracey & Families, my sincere condolences to you. May all your fond & special memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

—Diana Hutto
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I worked at Continental with Katy! Very nice lady! Prayers to the family!

—Vicki Bowman (Burke)
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Hate to hear of your mother's passing prayers for the family and friends

—Marlene Jones

Katie was not only my neighbor but a loving friend. We worked together at Hanes and even took a trip together to the beach with my sisters. I lost touch with her but often thought of her. To the children my prayers and love to you all and may God bless you and ease your pain in the coming days ahead.

—Debra Huffman

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers are with you.

—Bruce Elder
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You will be missed my dear aunt.

—Sharon Aiken