Visitation

Aug. 27, 2023
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Service

Aug. 27, 2023
2:30 p.m.

Committal

Aug. 27, 2023

Margie Faye H. Gurley, 95, of Morganton, NC passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Burke County, NC on November 26, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Argie Anna Hurley. Faye was a member of Cross Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed life as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Faye was employed at Broughton Hospital for many years, helping many people.

Faye is survived by her children, Steve Gurley and wife Sue, of Lincolnton, NC, Velera Hale and husband, Robert, of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Thad Gurley and wife, Sarah, their children, Liam and Ella, Walter Gurley and wife, Laura, their children, Mia and Everly, Megan Davis and husband, Brian, their children, Hunter and Kameron, Sarah Evans and husband, Christian, their children, Asher and Micah; brothers, Homer and Eugene.

In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles R. Gurley.

The family will receive friends from 1:30pm until 2:30pm, Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Cross Memorial Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2:30pm in the church with the Dr. Jeffrey Beach officiating. Burial will follow the service at Burke Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MediHome Hospice in Taylorsville, NC.

We deeply appreciate all the loving and compassionate care the hospice staff and The Berkeley Assisted Living Staff gave to our mother.

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

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We had the pleasure of meeting ‘Ms. Margie’ as we delivered meals to seniors. She was a lovely woman with a kind heart and ‘can do’ spirit. We have thought of her often, and are saddened to hear that she has passed. Our lives are richer for knowing such a fine woman. May you all be comforted by memories of your times together.

—Libby and Tammy Childress

Prayers for everyone. She was such a sweetie.

—Jeanette Brown

We are praying for the family. We enjoyed all our times together with Faye and she will be greatly missed. Until we meet again Love, The Bobby Hoyle family

—Bobby Hoyle

Steve, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. It's terrible to lose your parents. I will be praying for comfort during this sad time. Miss seeing my Drexel family.

—Belinda Bowman

Faye was always such an even tempered, wise and balanced connection to our extended family. I will always value our visits, especially over recent years. These rare qualities are also reflected in your families and children as well, Steve and Sue, Val and Rob. I will miss her special connection with the Hurley family story. She has passed along precious values so vital to each of us. Sharon and I look forward to connecting with you for a special gathering to honor her. In the meantime, God's peace and assurance of better days and a better world to come. Jerry and Sharon

—Jerry and Sharon Hoyle
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Aunt Faye was like a second mother. I love to hear her stories. She may be gone, but the memories, the love, the care that she gave to the world is concreted in all of our memories. I love you and will miss you all the day of my remaining life. Say hello to my dad. Give him a hug and both of you watch over us all.

—Eric A Hurley