Sue “Betty” Ingle Carswell Baker, 90, of Statesville, NC, formerly a lifelong resident of Morganton, NC, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Jurney’s of Statesville after a brief illness.
Born in Lincoln County, NC on September 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Robert Ingle, Sr. and Zora Texanna Carswell.
Betty was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Morganton, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Barbara Carswell Miller (Rick) of Statesville, NC; sons, James Oliver Carswell (Audrey) of Morganton and Danny Lee Carswell (Janice) of Burnsville, NC; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse James Carswell; infant son, Robert Michael Carswell; and her siblings.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Peasant Hill Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at noon in the church with Rev. Doug Price officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Gideon International Organization in Betty’s honor.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I am sorry to hear of the passing of such a dear lady. She will be greatly missed. Praying for comfort and peace through these tough days ahead. So long my friend until we meet again.
Deepest sympathy! Sending prayers and hugs for the days ahead!
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She will forever be in the heart of my dad and myself. They had a sweet beautiful friendship that I am so thankful for. Dad loved your mother and he misses her very much ! May the lord comfort you now and in the days to come. Sending our love Melissa & Charles.
With our deepest sympathy we are praying for Peace, Mercy, and Love for all of you now and for time to follow.
Family I wanted you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. But thank God one day we all will be together again. Oh what a day that will be. Love Becky
We saddened to hear of your loss, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.