Lizzie "Tootie" Rebecca Tate

Lizzie was born June 25, 1951 in Burke County to the late Presnell Tate and Lucille Booker.

Lizzie affectionally known as “Tootie” attended Burke County Public School System. She also worked different jobs mainly as a homemaker who enjoyed life and had a good time with family and friends.

In addition to her parents Presnell and Lucille Booker Tate, Tootie was preceded in death by a brother; Edward “Red” Robinson.

Those left to cherish Tootie’s memory are her brothers; Robert Booker Pearson (Mary), Terry Tate, and David Tate, one aunt; Thelma Booker Tate (Charlie), also surviving a special friend Ivory Leary, along host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Tootie will be truly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held 1pm Saturday, August 14, 2021 in the chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the Funeral Home.

Rev. Dr. Jasper Hemphill, officiating.

The Tate family has entrusted Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton with arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kirkseyfh.com for the Tate family.