Karen "Susie" Lowery

Karen Dale “Susie” Lowery, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at UNC Health Blueridge in Morganton.

Susie was born Sunday, January 29, 1956 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph “Bud” Lowery and Betty Ward Lowery. Susie was a resident of the J. Iverson Riddle Development Center in Morganton since 1983 where she was loved by many caregivers. Her family would bring her home for visits, but she was always ready to go back to her “home” at JIRD. Susie loved listening to country music and drinking sweet tea.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Vicki Lee Lowery.

Survivors include her brother, Joey Lowery (Sherry) of Forest City; sister, Lisa Ballesteros (Joe) of Henrietta; niece, Amanda Huffstickler (Chad), nephews, Brent Lowery (Tiffany), Trey Ballesteros and Cory Ballesteros; great nieces, Linley Huffstickler and Brealyn Ballesteros; great nephews, Mason Huffstickler, Hunter Lowery, Ty Lowery and Mavorick Ballesteros.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 29th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Avondale-Caroleen Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. At other times they will be gathered at 409 Toms Lake Road, Forest City, NC 28043.

Memorial donations are requested to the J. Iverson Riddle Development Center, 300 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655.