Vivian Madge Strother Lassiter, 95, of Raleigh, NC, died on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Raleigh on October 1, 1923 to Jasper D. Strother and Nellie Mae Poplin Strother.
She is survived her 3 daughters, Pamela Stockton, Julia Smith, Susan Earp (Charles) and her son, James H. Lassiter, Jr. (Jamie). She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren whom she shared much love and affection; Lisa Stockton, Kim Hahn (Massengale), Shelley Aldridge (Earp), Angie VanDyke (Earp), Wendy Cake (James), Julia Gull (Smith), Jennifer Lassiter and grandson, Ryan James; and by her 16 great-grandchildren.
She is now with her beloved late husband, James H. Lassiter, Sr. and granddaughter, Christina Fought (James).
Madge will always be remembered as an extra special mother and grandmother, as she loved her family and life so much. So many things about her were so remarkable such as her sense of humor, her sewing, crafting, gardening and her special dance steps.
A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Transitions LifeCare, Philanthropy Department, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, N.C. 27607, or to the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 5171 Glenwood Ave., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Marys St., Raleigh, NC.