Mitzi Tate Strode

STRODE, Mitzi Tate, 56, died Tues., March 1, 2005. Born Nov. 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late C.J. and Mary Tate. She was a graduate of Henry Clay High School and Gulf Park College. Mitzi's life was devoted to her family, her friends, and her community. She was a member of Christ Church Cathedral where she participated on the Altar Guild, Co-Chaired the Flower Guild, graduated from EFM (Education for Ministry), and was a Leader in Bible Study Fellowship. She served on the Boards of Chrysalis House and the Living Arts and Science Center (LASC), Co-Chairing the EEI Three Day Event Program Ads and Sales for LASC. In addition, she sat on the Blue Grass Charity Ball Board and Committee having served as Chair and President, and was a member of the Lexington Ball Program Committee. She was also a member of the Junior League of Lexington, serving as Sustainer's Chair and Horse Show Chair. A strong advocate of children, Mitzi served on the Board of Baby Health Services, worked as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, and was a member of The Lexington School Parents' Association Committee. She was founder of Common Cents Investment Club, a Master Gardener, and member of Idle Hour Country Club. Survivors include her husband, James C. Strode; daughter, Meredith Tate Strode; sister, Abbe Tate Dodd, all of Lexington; niece, Mitzi Tate Fugate, and her husband Robert Fugate and their children, Dawson, Davis, Clay, and Tate Fugate all of Bardwell, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Richard F. Strode, and his wife Caryl of Lexington; and sister-in-law, Robin Miller Strode of Frankfort. She was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Thomas B. Strode and Robert W. Dodd. Services 5 pm Sun., at Christ Church Cathedral, followed by a reception. Visitation 5-7 pm Sat. at the church. Memorials are suggested to Markey Cancer Center, Hospice of the Bluegrass, and Christ Church Cathedral. www.milwardfuneral.com