Pansy Lane, 96, of Morganton, NC passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born in Burke, NC on December 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Sandy Clark and Iva Mattie Browning Clark.
Pansy loved her family. She enjoyed working at Shadowline for over 30 years and then loved caring for her patients at JIRDC for over 10 years after that.. Pansy enjoyed horseback riding, camping, and going on motorcycle trips with her husband.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Billy Lane (Cathie); daughter, Linda Smith; grandchildren, Jonathan Smith and Austin Smith III; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith, Madison Smith, and Eleanor Smith; and nephew, Mike Powell.
In addition to her parents, Pansy was preceded in death by her husband, John Patton Lane; sister, Ruth C. Bonomo; and nephew, Clark Powell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Bill and Linda l am so sorry for your loss Linda know you will miss your Mom since you saw her everyday My prayers are with you and all the family

Pansy was a sweet and kind lady. My husband (Millard) and I enjoyed riding motorcycles with Pansy and John. Our prayers to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have give you comfort at this difficult time. Thinking of you and your family. Prayers to you all. Cyd and Jeff Acolia
Linda and Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was always such a nice person - I always enjoyed speaking with her when I saw her out. Know you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your and Bill’s loss. Praying that God will grant you sweet memories and a sense of peace as you go through having to say goodbye.
Bill, Linda, and your families: You were truly blessed to have had Pansy in your lives for so many years. I’m sure she brought joy and laughter and love to all of you. May those memories comfort you now and in the days ahead. Thinking of you with our prayers and deepest sympathies. Your friends, Kevin and Chris

Condolences to the family. I know my Dad and Mom (Carl and Bell Dellinger) enjoyed a friendship with them when they lived in Long Town. Prayers for you all.
Pansy was a lovely lady and a wonderful neighbor. She will be missed by us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you have peace and comfort and wonderful memories of Pansy.
Linda and Bill, so sorry for your loss.
Linda, so sorry for your loss. May God wrap you all in comfort at this time.