Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

Obituary For Mrs. Ernestine Padgett

Mrs. Ernestine (Tine) Tucker Padgett, 79 transitioned from earthly life to eternal rest on January 1, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Ann Padgett; her parents the late Elmore Tucker, Jr. and Mary Nelson Tucker Harris; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Tucker.

She attended William Penn High School class of 1958. Ernestine was a devout Christian that loved the Lord. She touched many with her smile, her conversation, her faith and her famous sweet potato pies.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James Edward Padgett of 60 years; two sons, Tony Maurice Padgett of Humble, TX and Gerald Anthony Padgett of High Point, NC; one grandson, Tony Padgett, Jr., of Humble, TX; one sister, Annie T. Boyd of High Point, NC; two brothers, Lawrence (Rachel) Tucker of High Point, NC and Julius Tucker of Greensboro, NC; one sister-in-law, Gloria Y. Strickland of High Point, NC; her best friend, Frank (Coon) Dorsette.

Funeral service will be held Monday, January 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Rev. F. O. Bass, Jr. eulogist. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

To the Padgett Family: May those who surround you with thoughtfulness and affection also provide comfort and peace. You have my sincere condolences during this time of bereavement. Angela Little

- na

My Condolences to your Family. Lavoris Ingram-Butter

- na

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.During this difficult time & God's there to carry you thru. Mr. Padgett (Janky) Tony & Gerald Shirley Miller & Family

- na

Padgett and family we pray straight in Christ, as you are going this difficult time. Your class 1956 mate Thomas & Marie Marks

- na

You were like a second Mother to me, your smile, concern for my wellbeing has stuck with me for these 61 years of my life; you were the best. I am deeply saddened by your passing. To Tony, Gerald and Janky my heartfelt condolences, may she rest in heavenly peace. "Tweetie" Carter

- na

Comfort comes in knowing death is not the end. Those who die in Christ will live eternally. Charles and Patricia Gripper

- na

Your smile and energy you put into The floral business and how you always encourage me Your cousin kelvin sellers

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.