Elizabeth Strickland Pate Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Strickland Pate of Erwin, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 27, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth Strickland Pate to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Elizabeth leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Erastus Strickland Sr. and Elma Louise Lucas. She is survived by: her sons, Kenneth T. Ray, Jr. and Tommy J. Ray; and her caregivers, Regina Ray, Dena Joyner, Keisha Parks, Shakara Melvin, Connie Knowles and Iris Taylor.
