Katie Duckworth Taylor

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.