Mearl Louise Morrow Stine, 96, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on January 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William Morrow and Cora Lee Mabe Morrow.
Mearl was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church, especially in the nursery, until her health prevented her from continuing. She enjoyed cleaning and reading newspapers and books. Mrs. Stine attended NCSD, was fluent in sign language, and enjoyed being able to communicate with the deaf community.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Danny Stine (Jessica); daughters, Linda Barnes (David) and Patsy Franklin (Eddie); five grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, DJ Stine; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Mearl was preceded in death by her husband, Berlin Andrew Stine; granddaughter, Julie Bruen; and all her siblings.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor James Cain Jr. and Rev. Phillip King officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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