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Liz Harris Rickert

August 27, 1939 — November 3, 2024

Statesville

Lizzie Lee Harris Rickert, 85 of Statesville died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Oak Hill, Alabama on August 27, 1939, to the late Arthur Lee Harris and Bella Gould Harris. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Zelinda Powell, son-in-law, Walter Powell and six siblings.

Liz worked as a presser in dry cleaning, and many years she also worked babysitting. She enjoyed cooking and cleaning, but most of all, she enjoyed being a wife and taking care of her husband.

Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 61 years, Amiel Rickert, a son, Donald McClelland, a daughter, Majell Eller (Steven), four grandchildren, Zalima Rickert, Nikole Vestal, Tanisha Gilbert, Elizabeth Gilbert, six great-grandchildren, Cahmad Gillus, Jeremiah Dalton, Jaiden Gilbert, Yahseim Wyche, Taliyah Barber, Ka’ylee Williams, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm at the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Timothy Bates officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help offset final arrangement costs in the link below or to take them directly to the funeral home.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Starts at 3:30 pm (Eastern time)

Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel

135 E. Front St., Statesville, NC 28677

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