Patricia Lassiter "Tricia" Owens

Patricia Lassiter “Tricia” Owens, 78, of Sandusky, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Born in Chowan County, NC on December 13, 1947, Tricia was the wife of the late Jesse Owens and the daughter of Herman Lassiter and Selma Basnight Lassiter, both deceased.

Full family and obituary information to be submitted soon.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, Edenton, NC.

A graveside service celebrating Tricia’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at West Lawn Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC is assisting the Owens family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com