Nancy was born to the late George Edward Tate and Lydia Caldwell Tate on November 25, 1948, in Morganton, North Carolina.
Nancy graduated from Morganton High School in 1967. She was active in the science club, band and basketball, all while remaining on the honor roll. Nancy relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1971 as a medical transcriptionist at the independence medical center for several years. She then changed her profession and joined the Boy Scouts of America where she worked as a program coordinator for some of the BSA programs. It would be several years later that she would meet her husband Abdullah Hilal. They thoroughly enjoyed their favorite past time of traveling together and the likened idea of being foodie experts by locating the latest new restaurants.
She enjoyed reading, sewing and cooking. Nothing could keep her from making sure the kitchen had the best cookware and latest kitchen gadgets while making her famous comment "it's good, but not good as mine"
Nancy loved being around her family, it made her happy and put the deepest joy in her heart. She always looked forward to seeing everybody. It was always a moment of gladness that would last for weeks.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by a brother Ronald Tate, and sister Sharon Tate.
She leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 24 years Abdullah Hilal, one loving daughter Kimberly Howell, brothers; Harry Tate (Brenda), George "Barron" Tate, and Louis Tate (Linda), nephews; Brian Tate, Ronald Tate, Michael Tate (Sarah), Reginald Tate (Leah) and Andre Tate (Roshanda), nieces; Cassandra Carr Roberson (Corey) and Shari Tate, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Hilal will be held Friday, January 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Rev. James Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park in Morganton.
Services will be live streamed on Kirksey Funeral Home and Cremation Service Facebook Page.
Due to COVID-19 masks and social distancing will be required.
The Tate/ Hilal Family has entrusted Kirksey Funeral Home with arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at dignitymemorial.com for the Hilal family.
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