Larue Sasser Stocks: Tabor City

1927 – 2025

     Larue Sasser Stocks of Tabor City died Saturday, March 29, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 97.

     Born in Columbus County on July 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Jabe and Elvanie Simmons Sasser.

     She is survived by her children, Agnes Cox and Estalene Marlowe (Dana), Winford Stocks (Tina) of Tabor City and William Stocks of Shallotte; one sister, Ruth Hahn of Virginia; seven grandchildren, Lori Cumbe (Jack), Wesley Cox, Shane Marlowe, Neil Stocks (Amy), Chassica Ward (Joeseph), Skyler Stocks, Meadow Stocks; ten great grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, OV Stocks; three brothers, Herman Sasser of Laurinburg, Elbert Sasser of Elizabethtown, and Leo Sasser of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; two son in-laws, Devon Long of Nakina and Marston Cox of Tabor City.

     Larue was a devoted member of Dulah Baptist Church and found great comfort and strength in her faith. She dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family and friends. Her unwavering love, kindness, and selflessness were the cornerstones of her life.

     Her home was always filled with delicious meals, and the comforting presence of her nurturing spirit. Her family was her greatest joy, loving mama, grandma, and great grandma. She was loved by all who knew her and her family will miss her greatly, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of her loved ones.

     Funeral services were planned for 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Dulah Baptist Church, burial following in the church cemetery.

     Visitation was planned for the hour preceding services in the church.

     Family would like to give a special thanks to her caregivers, Krista Hardee, Emma Ward, David Kelly and Amanda Gay of Liberty Hospice for their care and support thru this journey.

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