Virginia “Jenny” Hightower, 88 of Morganton, NC went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 6, 2023. Born on November 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Maude Peterson. Jenny enjoyed gardening, puzzle books, cooking, canning and going to yard sales. She was a big Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed going to her families’ games and being the scorekeeper. Jenny loved the Bible Devotions with Nicky. She was the best homemaker, mom, mawmaw and loved her family dearly.
Jenny is survived by her children, Ray Hightower (Sandy), Eddie Hightower (Donna), Malinda Hester, Shelia Rhom (Wesley), Todd Hightower (Krista), Terry Pittman; grandchildren, Christine (Brian), Ray (Karen), Trenton (Sherri), Tristan, Honnye (Bradley), Jeremiah, Nicky, Clay, Dalton, Chandler, Alicia, Jessica (Shalaby);14 great-grandchildren and their families, 4 great great-grandchildren: siblings, Curly, Doug, Garnie, Randy, Lincoln, Shirley, Evelyn.; special friend, Mustafa “Moose”.
In addition to her parents, Jenny is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Raymond Hightower; great-grandchildren, Keylee and Keaton Robinson; siblings, Alma Jean, Anita, Nancy, Elaine, Kermit.
The family will receive friends from 2pm until 3pm, Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 3pm with Ray Hightower and Brandon Holt officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Virginia was an amazing woman inside and out. She was the heartbeat of her family and she will be truly missed by all that loved her and who had the pleasure of knowing her. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.. I know she is with Raymond and at peace now. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.. Erin, Scott and Caden