Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameIris SAWYER 
3, Mrs. Alvana Elizabeth Madren Tate ,3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.,3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate,256, Harvey Lee Tate, Jr
3, Mrs. Alvana Elizabeth Madren Tate ,3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.,3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate,256, Harvey Lee Tate, JrBirthFeb 24, 1934, Alamance County, North Carolina386,3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
DeathApr 22, 2017, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
BurialConcord Christian Church, 4908 Cherry Grove Rd, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
FatherJeter Clifford SAWYER (1902-1985)
MotherAlma Althea GRINDSTAFF (1903-1991)
Spouses
1Harvey Lee TATE Sr. 3, Mrs. Alvana Elizabeth Madren Tate,3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.,386,3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate,256, Harvey Lee Tate, Jr,3, Pauline Tate "Polly" Stanfield
3, Mrs. Alvana Elizabeth Madren Tate,3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.,386,3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate,256, Harvey Lee Tate, Jr,3, Pauline Tate "Polly" StanfieldBirthFeb 14, 1931, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.,209, Madren Book,386,161
DeathSep 25, 2006, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.
BurialConcord Christian Church, 4908 Cherry Grove Rd, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.
OccupationOwner Operator Of Southern Caswell Auctioneers3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.
ReligionMember Of Concord Christian Church3, Harvey Lee Tate Sr.
FatherEmmit Boyd TATE (1905-1989)
MotherAlvana Elizabeth MADREN (1910-2004)
MarriageFeb 22, 1954386
ChildrenHarvey Lee (1955-2020)
Obituary Online notes for Iris SAWYER
4/24/2017
Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
BURLINGTON – Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Alamance County on February 24, 1934 to the late Jeter Clifford and Alma Altha Grindstaff Sawyer and was the wife of the late Harvey Lee Tate, Sr.
Iris was a member of Concord Christian Church and worked at Burlington Industries Transportation Plant for many years. She was a charter member and historian of NC Auctioneer Association Ladies Auxilary and was also a member of the NC Extension Homemakers where she held several different offices, the Senior Citizen’s Gadabout, the NC Basket Association and the Red Bud Garden Club. In addition, she was a 4-H leader and a youth group leader. Iris struggled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, but maintained a positive outlook on life.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Tate Gray and husband Will; son, H. Lee Tate, Jr. and wife Kelly; granddaughters, Jerrith C. Tate, Katie S. Holder; great-grandson, Lucas Lee Tate; sister, Juanita Hasty, numerous nieces and nephews and her faithful companion, Lil’ Bit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; sister, Creelie Sawyer and brothers, Quentin and Gene Sawyer.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel with the burial to follow at Concord Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the daughter, Karen’s home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southern Caswell Ruritan at 9614 NC-62, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department at 225 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com 3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
BURLINGTON – Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Alamance County on February 24, 1934 to the late Jeter Clifford and Alma Altha Grindstaff Sawyer and was the wife of the late Harvey Lee Tate, Sr.
Iris was a member of Concord Christian Church and worked at Burlington Industries Transportation Plant for many years. She was a charter member and historian of NC Auctioneer Association Ladies Auxilary and was also a member of the NC Extension Homemakers where she held several different offices, the Senior Citizen’s Gadabout, the NC Basket Association and the Red Bud Garden Club. In addition, she was a 4-H leader and a youth group leader. Iris struggled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, but maintained a positive outlook on life.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Tate Gray and husband Will; son, H. Lee Tate, Jr. and wife Kelly; granddaughters, Jerrith C. Tate, Katie S. Holder; great-grandson, Lucas Lee Tate; sister, Juanita Hasty, numerous nieces and nephews and her faithful companion, Lil’ Bit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; sister, Creelie Sawyer and brothers, Quentin and Gene Sawyer.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel with the burial to follow at Concord Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the daughter, Karen’s home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southern Caswell Ruritan at 9614 NC-62, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department at 225 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com 3, Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate