Rosetta Worley Obituary
Rosetta Worley, 89, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Burnette Carlton and Belle Capps Worley. Rosetta was a member of Alexander Baptist Church. She loved her home, cooking and canning, an avid gardener, and farmer and working her land.
In addition to her parents, Rosetta is preceded in death by three sisters, Novena Buckner, Gelema Worley, and Sylvia Freeman, and five brothers, Cleates, Glamer, Lamer, McKinley, and Layfatte Worley.
Rosetta is survived by a special niece, Gail Bowens, special nephew, Billy Worley, special great nephew, Bruce Bowens; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and 3 great-great-great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service. Reverends Gerald Sprinkle & Rev. Gary Fender will officiate. The burial will follow in North Fork Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
7626 Highway 213 PO Box 27, Mars Hill, NC 28754
People and places connected with Rosetta
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Rosetta Worley
Make a Donation
in Rosetta Worley's name
How to support Rosetta's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Rosetta Worley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
