Sadie Marshburn Pleasant
July 23, 1939 – November 9, 2025
Sadie Marshburn Pleasant, 86, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born July 23, 1939, in Wake County, NC, to the late George Elmo and Fleeder Vaughan Marshburn. Professionally, Sadie worked as a valued auditor and manager for the NC Dept. of Revenue. Sadie made many meaningful and lasting friendships as well as countless memories with her family. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin M. Pleasant; son, Michael Pleasant; daughter, Michele Pleasant Freeman, brother Stanley Marshburn, and sister-in-law Gene Marshburn.
Sadie is survived by daughter, Lisa Pleasant Price; son, Thomas Wayne Pleasant (Simona); son-in-law Rickey Freeman; grandchildren, Melissa Groves (Matthew), Nicholas Kent Freeman (Melissa), Helen Ferguson (Trey), and Kylie Price; great-grandchildren Kierin and Aven Stone, Tatum Groves, Cooper Freeman, Angel and Sophia Abruzese, and Lawrence Ferguson IV; brothers Bruce, Larry (Lois), Keith, Robert (Debbie), Kirby (Teresa), sister Ella Mason (Richard), and many nieces and nephews.
Sadie was a faithful servant of Christ at Central Baptist Church, teaching and serving on many committees.
A visitation will be held from 12:30 – 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Hephzibah Baptist Church, 1794 Wendell Blvd., Wendell, NC 27591. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will be private.
A special thank you to the staff of Cottage 300 at Spring Arbor of Cary and to friends and family for your care and love over the last 3 years.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
13 Comments
Melissa and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Your grandmother was a beautiful person. May you find peace in knowing that she is with God now!!
To the Pleasants and Marshburn Families, you are in my sincere thoughts and prayers during this time of family loss. Sadie was a wonderful person and with many friends. She surely be missed by her family, but also by the entire community of Wendell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Prayers for all the family 🙏✝️
Lisa and Thomas,
I just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your family. I enjoyed working with your mom in the Intangibles Tax Division. Not only did she train me when I first worked there she also was someone I often sought advice from. I hope your memories of her will be a source of comfort and peace in the days ahead. Take care – Sally Williamson Greaser
I knew Ms. Sadie during the last few years of her career at NCDOR. She was a fine person and very professional.
I remember Governor Hunt visiting the Department shortly after a new computer system went live. He asked, “Since this system makes you more efficient, you should need fewer employees.” Ms. Sadie spoke up and said, “To the contrary, this is going to help us find additional non-compliance and make us more effective. It is likely we will need more help.” She always stood up for employees of the Department.
Her family is in our thoughts and prayer at this time.
My prayers go out to Sadie’s family and friends. A wonderful person.
Lisa, Thomas Wayne and family, please accept my condolences. Sadie Fay was one tough cookie. Sending prayers of comfort and peace.
Lisa and Thomas
I am so sorry about the passing of your mom. I have some fond memories of her when we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you go through time.
We will miss you in the Village of Shotwell
Praying for all of you.
Praying for your family. Mrs Sadie was such a sweet spirited lady whom i respected and loved.
Miss Sadie… I so miss our visits and conversations. You will always make me smile.
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