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Ossie Oates

Passed 04/30/2026

Obituary For Ossie Oates

Ms. Ossie Mae Parker Oates, 87, passed away on April 30, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. She was born on July 20, 1938 in Cleveland County, NC to the late James Bruce Parker and the late Frances Hosch Parker Grier.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Washington Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The reception of family and friends will be from 10:30 until 11 a.m.

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Offering my prayers and condolences to my cousins on the passing of Cousin Ossie Mae. Cousin Ossie was a wonderful, kind, and loving person. I'm going to miss my phone calls with my big cousin. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call.

Mavis Jones

Thoughts and prayers to my family

Judy Hosch Ray

My Prayers and Condolences are with you, the Family of Ms. Ossie Mae! Ms. Ossie has been a strong figure in all our lives around Washington and I have such fond memories. RIP Ms. Lady, your journey is complete!

D. Keith Ellis

To the Oates family and my family you all have my greatest sympathy.Ossie was such a sweet lady glad i.got to know her. Cousin Mary Sims

Mary Dorsey Sims

To the Oates family and my family you all have my greatest sympathy.Ossie was such a sweet lady glad i.got to know her. Cousin Mary Sims

Mary Dorsey Sims

Condolences to our family. We are praying with you as the loss of your Mom resonates in our spirit.Strong and sweet Mrs.Ossie are a few of the words we use many more describe her. Proud to have known her and Cousin Max.Love you all♥️🙏🏽. Mr.James Webber. Roger/Suzette Ross and Webber Families

Roger/Suzette Ross

To the family of Ms Ozzie oats; I am very sorry to hear that your Mother has passed. She was a sweet lady and she was very outgoing and adorable lady. Always in a good spirit. Her and her husband was people that were genuine and I will always think about them. My condolences to the family.

James Stowe

To the Family and Friends of Ossie, I'm extremely sorry for your loss.

Shavonya Lee

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

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