Martha “Marty” Irvin Yount

Martha “Marty” Irvin Yount, 85, went home peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Marty was born on June 9, 1940 in Burke County to the late Samuel “Pete” J. Irvin and Shirley Moses Irvin.

Marty was a devoted lifelong member of North Morganton United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, was a former United Methodist Youth Leader, belonged to the Coffee Club where she enjoyed spending time with the women of the church and attended the weekly Prayer Group. She worked for years in the textile industry often taking summers off to camp with her family. She enjoyed cooking, taking trips with her best friend, Edwina, loved country music, especially Conway Twitty, and watching old western movies and shows. In later years she enjoyed going jeeping with her boys.

Marty is survived by her sons; Robert Irvin and husband Frankie Romano of Conover, NC, Brett Yount and wife Taffi of Morganton, Barry Yount and wife Patricia of Denver; grandchildren, Nikki Carter and husband Chad, Jamie Yount and wife Mackenzie, Kendall Yount and partner Kaci Youschak, Zach Yount and girlfriend Mariya Avery, Kristie Yutzy and husband Glenn; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Anne Irvin and wife Annie Barufaldi of Jacksonville, FL; sisters-in-law Kay Irvin and Patricia Martin; numerous nieces and nephews; lifelong best friend Edwina Clontz; and caretaker Rachael Visconti.

In addition to her parents, Marty is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Yount; son, Brian Yount; granddaughter, Krystal Johnson; and brother, Samuel “Sammy” Irvin.

Receiving of family and friends for Marty will be held at North Morganton United Methodist Church from 2pm to 3pm on Saturday, January 17, 2026. A funeral will follow in the sanctuary at 3pm with the Rev. David Rorie officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Morganton United Methodist Church Choir and Amorem Hospice of Valdese.

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