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Rassie Duckworth, 90, of Morganton, NC passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016.  She was born in Burke County, NC on May 19, 1926 to the late “Bill” Dale and Ida Mae Pritchard Dale.

Rassie was a devoted mom and wife who loved to cook and work at her church.  She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

Rassie is survived by her daughter, Diane Duckworth Rhodes and husband, Steve of Morganton; son, Tony L. Duckworth and wife, Tammy of Morganton; grandchildren, Chris Rhodes and wife, Angie of Morganton and Kala Huffman and husband, Josh of Wilkesboro; and great-grandson, Luke Rhodes.  She is also survived by a sister, Nancy Riddle of Morganton and brothers, Ned Dale, and Rumolus Dale and wife, Myrtle all of Morganton.

In addition to her parents, Rassie was preceded in death by her husband, “JB” Duckworth; brothers, Harold, Jack, and Doug Dale; and sisters, Ezel Williams, DeEtta Scott, and Mabel Townsend.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday in the church with Rev. Shawn Thomas, Dr. Dewey Thomas, and Rev. Chris Dale officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, PO. Box 1159, Morganton, NC  28680.

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

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