Sandy Lorraine Tate

Lorraine was born on December 23, 1955, in Burke County, to the late William Henry "Sandy" Tate and Loretta Easter Johnson Tate. She was a life member of Mission A.M.E. Church and was an honorary member of the Mission A.M.E. Missionary Society, Adult Sunday School Class and Y.P.D. Lorraine was also a member of Girl Scout Troop #196 and was a client of the Turning Points Program and participated in the Morganton Special Olympics.

Sandy Lorraine leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted sister, Ada Tate Harbison of the home; a niece, Lorette Tate Swepson, of Morganton; a beloved great-niece, Kiran Ashley Tate; a beloved great-nephew, Torin William Tate; and two great-great nephews, Noah James Francis and Ayden Rashaun Francis, both of the home; two great-great nephews, Mesiyah Israel Zamir Tate and A'mir Khali Tate of Morganton; five aunts, Frannie Pinkston (Cliff), Martha Wilfong (Glen), Linda Burch and Virginia Burch (James), all of Hickory, NC and Margaret Sanders, of Texas; and a host of relatives and friends.

Lorraine was a loving independent person, who helped others to the best of her ability, especially helping the elderly in her church. Her zest for life was remarkable, in particular, attending Sunday school conventions, church services, amusement parks (especially the Roller Coaster) and traveling the east coast. Lorraine displayed her love for others in so many ways that others could not imagine. To her family and close friends, she is/was one of God's very special angels.

A funeral service was held on Thursday January 25, 2018, at 2pm at Mission A.M.E. Church With the Reverends H.S. Williams and Diane Conley Officiating.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Burial followed the service at Mission A.M.E. Church Cemetery.

Kirksey Funeral Home was honored to be entrusted with the care of the Tate Family.