Addie M. Kiziah, of Charlotte, NC gained her heavenly wings on February 3, 2023. Addie was born on May 2, 1922 to the late John and Ollie Steppe. She was born and raised in North Carolina and had the privilege to live to be 100 years of age.
Addie was married to the love or her life Charlie Kiziah for many years until his passing in 1993. Together they had 7 children, 5 girls and 2 boys. When Addie wasn’t with her children you could find her tending to her flowers and various plants. She was well known for her “green thumb”, when she was able she would have a house full and a porch full of amazing plants.
Those who knew Addie, would tell you that she lived a holy life. She never met a stranger or had any enemies. Addie was someone who kept her enemies as friends and treated them no different. She had a great love for everyone, especially her family.
Addie is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Kiziah and one son, Charles Ray Kiziah.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her children, Joann Ivey (James), Yvonne Hasty, Charlene Lee, Frank Kiziah (Kim), Marlene Calebro, and Sherrie Ray; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.
A visitation for Addie will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262. A funeral service will occur Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262. A committal service will occur Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 12:45 PM to 1:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden, 8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenderitachapel.com for the Kiziah family.
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