Visitation

Jan. 16, 2023
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Service

Jan. 16, 2023
2 p.m.

Committal

Jan. 16, 2023

Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Ramsey Pollygus, 78, of Morganton, NC went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1944 in Avery County to the late Charles Ramsey and Lucille Banner Ramsey. She was a member of Newland Christian Church. She retired from Alba Waldensian textile. Lib was loved by all her family. She was a wonderful cook and was always the life of the party.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Melton Ramsey.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Emil Leroy Pollygus; children, Mark Pollygus (Susan), Tammy Pollygus, Robin Orr (Rob); grandchildren, Chelsea Fisher (Chris), Seth Orr, Beth Morgan (C.D.); great-grandchildren, Spencer, Graedon and Avery; sisters, Sadie Powell (Dean) and Pat Wakefield; sister-in-law, Linda Ramsey; many nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 1pm – 2pm Monday, January 16, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 2pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Andrew Whisenant officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.

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

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I have a lot of good memories of Lib, I love her and her family. You all are in my prayers

—Elaine Eller
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I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and Prayers.

—Debbie C Smith

I have many fond memories of Lib and the family. Some of my best memories. I remember the love she always showed to me and all the kids that grew up on Smokey Straight. What a wonderful family. Prayers for Emil, Mark, Tammy, and Robin. I Love You guys.....Jeff

—JEFF Puckett

—Robert and Sheila Vance
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—Alcie Sturgill
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Such a sweet & precious soul. Sending all my love and prayers to my second family! 💛

—Emily

Praying for the family in days to come.

—Rebecca Weedman
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