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Tyra Lee Poteet, 10, of Morganton, NC died Monday, February 22, 2016. Born in Burke County, NC on October 18, 2005, she was the daughter of Randy Lee Poteet and Jessica Reenee Wright both of Morganton. Tyra was a fourth grade student at Oak Hill Elementary School and loved playing indoor and outdoor soccer. She also loved music and was a loving child. She was always willing to help others.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her step-father, Dustin McCormack, of Morganton; siblings, Jazmine, Layla, Ayden, Titan and Wyatt; grandparents, Kathy Wright, Ted Wright, Wayne and Lois Carter and Tim Poteet; great uncle, Lawrence Tensley; and aunts and uncles, LaTonya Wise, Grady Wright, Michael Tensley, Richard Tensley, Rebecca Carter, Jennifer Poteet and Amanda Andrews.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Drucilla Independent Fundamental Church. The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Rick Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to help with funeral expenses.

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

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