Born November 10, 1923 in Mecklenburg County, Mrs. Lassiter was a daughter of the late Merton and Elva Auten Mitchell. She was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church and was formerly a member of McGee Presbyterian Church. She had also been associated with Union Carbide.
Mrs. Lassiter is survived by her son, Raymond Howard Cathey and his wife Brenda Hart Cathey; and her grandson, Mark Alexander Cathey, his wife, Stacy and their children, Emerson, Baylor and Garrison, all of Charlotte.
Also surviving are her sister, Faye Mitchell Phifer of Concord; sisters-in-law, Helen Mitchell of Belmont, and Eva Cathey and Shirley Mitchell, both of Charlotte; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lassiter was predeceased by her first husband, Howard S. Cathey; her second husband, Larry Lassiter; one sister and six brothers.
A committal service will be held from the graveside in Forest Lawn West Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 19th. A service to celebrate Mrs. Lassister’s life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church with her family receiving friends at the conclusion of the service.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204 or Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 6401 Hickory Grove Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215.
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