Marsha Lynn Poteat Lyle, 62, of Morganton passed over the rainbow to be with her daughter in Paradise on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Marsha was born in Burke County on December 15, 1959 to the late Clarence and Weeta Poteat. She was the third of four lovely daughters. Marsha enjoyed sports and was very athletic throughout her school years. She graduated from Freedom High School in 1977. A year later she married Ray Anthony Lyle and had their only child, Melissa Rae Lyle, in that same year. Her love for sports continued through her daughter as she coached Melissa’s basketball teams at Salem over the years, as well as playing softball for the industrial league and the textile plant for which she worked. One year, she won the best batting average with 0.667. After working in textiles for a number of years, Marsha went back to college to pursue a degree in physical therapy. She worked twelve years in outpatient therapy and twelve years in home health. Being a caregiver was her passion, and her patients loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence J. Poteat and Weeta S. Poteat of Glen Alpine, and her daughter, Melissa Rae Lyle of Morganton.
She is survived by the love of her life of 22 years, Brian Wheeler; his children, Isaac (Kenlea), and Brianna; Brianna’s daughter, Raelynn; the father of her only child, Ray A. Lyle; her sisters, LuAnn Landau (Bob), Shirley McClellan (Mike), and Julie Harmon; nieces, Jennifer McClellan (Josh), Leslie Lane (Scott), Miranda Yerry (Matt), Emily Harmon (Jonathan), Sasha Landau (Victoria), and Mary Lyle; and numerous other cousins and loved ones.
Marsha’s premature death she felt was the result of grief and depression. She did not take her own life, but she never gave herself permission to be happy after losing her precious daughter. She was too busy being strong for everyone else. Marsha wanted to add this in her obituary so that maybe it would help one person try to overcome chronic depression and try to live as happy as they can because you can mourn yourself into an early death. If you or someone you know suffers from depression, please call 988 FOR HELP.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service.
A Receiving of Friends will be held the night before the service on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Lyle family.
My Condolences to Brian and the family’s sorry to here of Marsha’s passing. In this difficult time my prayers are with you all. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lor.
My Condolences to Brian and the family’s sorry to here of Marsha’s passing. In this difficult time my prayers are with you all. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
Dear family, I just wanted you to know just how special Marsha was to my mama and the caring therapy she provided for her when she was sick . We so appreciate the kindness and special care she always gave to her . May God Bless you and give you the parting Grace only He can give to get you through this difficult time. Linda Causby
So sorry to hear this I went to school with Marsha and I also lost my first son, its can be unbearable at times but I keep depending on God to get me through this, you really never get over it you get through it. Praying for strength for the family
Sorry to hear about this. She was a great person and athlete.
Oh my gosh!!!!!😭 Marsha was an incredible person. I’m so very sorry for her loss. Yes, depression is dibilitating and I understand. I’ll be praying for the family
Praying for Brian and all her.loved ones . Marsha was my classmate from Glen Alpine to Freedom High. She was always had a beautiful smile and a beautiful person. Over the years I would see her in town . She never changed. 💕🙏
Marsha was a wonderful Lady, but an even better person. Know the family from Weeta’s days in Drexel Medical. She will be missed.
Marsha was a wonderful Lady and a better person, she will be missed.
Marsha was the sweetest person ever, I had her for physical therapy and she got me thru it when I wanted to give up, she always had a smile on her face. I’m truly sorry for your loss she was most definitely one of a kind. May she R.I.P.
I worked with Marsha for several years. Our families became close, celebrating the birthdays of our children. Marsha is a sweet, kind, caring soul and I love her dearly. All of her loved ones and friends are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I love you all.❤️❤️