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Loree Duval Wilson, 89, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Born in McDowell County, NC on May 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Vernon Duval and Lillie Mae Biggerstaff Duval.
Loree was a member of First United Methodist Church and Trinity Methodist Church. She retired from Grace Hospital after 38 years of work as a registered nurse, primarily in the obstetrics department. Following her retirement, she worked with the Burke County Baby Love Program.
Loree was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She loved caring for others and supporting her family at too many sporting events to count.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Tyra Wilson Jones; grandchildren, Ellis Wilson Martin (Olivia Fajen) and Andrew Tyler Martin (Ali Harris); great-grandchildren, Slade Stormer Martin and Finn Wilson Martin; sister, Pearl Ippolite; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Loree was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew “Andy” Wilson; son, Darren Wilson; brothers, Sam, Bob, John, and Lawrence Duval; and sisters, Ruby Clarke Juskie, Hattie Spaulding, and Pauline Duval.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A celebration of Loree’s life will follow at noon in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Johnny Duval officiating. Honors will be provided by the NC Nurse’s Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke United Christian Ministries, 576 E. Fleming Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 or the March of Dimes (marchofdimes.org/donate).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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She was such a sweet loving person I met her when had my babies at grace hospital. Sending my condolences
Tyra and family, So sorry to see the passing of your mom. I haven’t been on Sossoman site in a while, that Is why I am a little behind with my condolences. Was so very sad when Darren passed. My mom, Nancy Reep named my sister Becky after your mom. Rebecca Loree Reep… born on October 17, 1963. Mom liked your mom so much. Again I am sorry. Denise
Dear Family: Please know that you are all in our prayers during this very difficult time. She will definitely be missed by all. Remember the precious memories you enjoyed with her. Most earnestly, Libby (Williams) Schneggenburger
So sorry to hear about the passing of this wonderful lady. She was so special, will always remember the help she gave me in nursing school. To her family please know we are praying for you. To Tyra-she was a huge part of out wonderful childhoods. Wish I could have come today, found out too late.
Lorree was a wonderful mother, mentor and Nurse. I babysat Tyra and Darren when they were children and I always admired Lorree . She inspired many of us to become a nurse. I followed her path in Obstetrics and was thankful for her leadership. She was kind and loving to all who knew her. I know you will miss her. love and hugs Linda Martin Morton
Your mother was always so kind to me and to others. I loved seeing her at church or walking around her neighborhood. She and my mother-in-law were from the old school of nursing and greatly admired by us younger nurses. Becky Smith
Thinking of you, Tyra. Sending love and prayers for you during this time and always.
Loree was a wonderful person. We had the opportunity to meet with her when she visited her sister in Tampa. Our heartfelt condolences to Carla Strobl, Mary Pearl and Carlo Ippolito and the rest of the family.