LeeAnn Nichole Saulman, 23, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

LeeAnn was born October 11, 1999 in Burke County to Randy Lee “Dab” Saulman and Holly Burhans Byrd. She loved racing cars, fishing, working on cars and spending time with her son, family, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her great-grandmothers; paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather, three uncles, and one aunt.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Conner Hicks; step-father, Jason Byrd; sisters, Lillian Burhans and husband Rob Spellman, and Autumn Burhans; grandmother, Rose VanAuker; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and a “Tribe” of friends that were her extended family.

A receiving of friends will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.