Fannie Stewart Pate

October 26, 1924 - February 2, 2009
Fannie Stewart Pate


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Fannie Stewart Pate, 84, of Wilmington died Monday February 2, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Fannie was born in New Hanover County October 26, 1924 the daughter of the late George Thomas and Evalena Johnson Stewart, and is predeceased by her husband Dwight Pate, Jr. Son D.L Pate,III, grandson James Colvin, brother George Thomas Stewart, Jr., sisters Sarah Lee Peed, Louise Thomas and Vivian Stewart.

Fannie retired from Corning and was a member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are sons Glenn Pate and wife Patsy of Wilmington, daughters Irene Gray and husband Larry of Rocky Point, Elaine Reynolds and husband John of Houston TX, Joyce Hayden and husband Whit of Wilmington and Laura Petteway of Asheville. Eight Grandchildren, nine Great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M Thursday February 5, 2009 at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church with Reverend Harold Manning officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will see friends Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 6:00 P.M until 8:00 P.M at Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • February 04, 2009
    Joseph Irrera says:
    sorry for your loss granny was a great lady she will be greatly missed

  • February 04, 2009
    Donnie Hare says:
    Fannie was a good and faithful member of the family. We will miss her loving smile at the West reunions. God bless you all.

  • February 04, 2009
    Jamie Johnson says:
    Joyce, Laura, Elaine, Irene, Glenn As I think back through the years and remember your mother,one word comes to mind. That word is "Home" Fannie for me was the epitome of that word. Whether it was baking porcupines in the kitchen or the home baked goods in the camper out back. Your home was always full of people, good smells and warmth. Fannie always made me feel welcome even if the house was full there was always room for one more. I will also remember how when she smiled her entire face would smile and you could not help but return the favor. It has been a privilege to know your Mother and experience the true feeling of home. I love you all, Jamie

  • February 03, 2009
    Nancy Oakley and Billie Root says:
    Our hearts are saddened to learn of Fannie's death. She was so dearly loved by us as well as her church family. I could always rely on Fannie to answer any question I had about the Bible. I know that she is now with her Lord still watching over us all. Our sincere blessing to the family and know that the Lord is holding you all in his hands as he takes Fannie into his fold.

  • February 03, 2009
    Jessica Johnston says:
    Laura, Amy, Mason and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother.