Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9:42 am

Karen Dale "Susie" Lowery, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Susie was born 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, Vickie 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 and several great nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held March 29 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel.

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

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.