Lynn Ross Carr, 76, of Morganton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Lee Ervin Ross and Annie Williams Ross. Lynn was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church where she served as the church pianist for 52 years. She also worked with VBS, was a Sunday school teacher, youth and senior choir pianist and helped with funerals, weddings and revivals. She loved to share her God-given talents through the music ministries. Lynn had worked with every music minister at Burkemont starting with her father, Lee Ervin Ross. She also enjoyed playing duets with her Aunt Florence Farrington. Lynn was the Valedictorian of the Salem High School Class of 1963. She graduated cum laude from ASU with a degree in Elementary Education. Lynn worked for Burke County schools for 30 plus years as a teacher at Mountain View Elementary, Salem Elementary and Liberty Middle School.
In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by a nephew, Timothy Lee Robinson and step-son, Chris Carr.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert Carr; sister, Ann Ross Robinson (Tom); great-niece, Emma Robinson; aunt, Florence Farrington; step-daughter, Robin Carr; step-grandchildren, Cody and Gracie.
The family will receive friends from 11:30am to 1:00pm, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 1:00pm in the church with Rev. Dr. Johnny Ross, Rev. Dr. David Mills, Rev. Dr. Luke Lane, Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton, Rev. Phillip Shephard, and Rev. Greg Klapp officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Today my heart is heavy as I learned that one of the most awesome music teachers I ever had, Lynn Ross Carr, 76, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Mrs. Carr didn’t just teach music — she poured love, patience, and excellence into every student she touched. She helped shape my love for worship and music in ways I still carry with me today. Her gentle spirit and faithful example left a lasting mark on my life and on so many others. Though we grieve her passing here, we rejoice knowing she is now in the presence of the One she loved and served so beautifully — singing with the angels and hearing “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Please know our prayers are with her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. May the Lord wrap you in His comfort and peace during this time. Thank you, Mrs. Carr, for the beautiful gift you gave us all. We will miss you, but we will see you again. In His service, Chris Poteet