Earlene Tate Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Earlene Tate (Decatur, Illinois), born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, who passed away on May 5, 2018 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earlene Tate to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie T. Jones and Agnes Jones (Sturgis); her children, Brenda Robinson (Calvin Atwater) of Decatur, IL, Calliza Smith of Fayetteville, NC, Agnes Delphane, Reed Tate of Decatur, IL, Derrick Tate (Michelle Graham) of Decatur, IL, Gregory Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Ronnie LaGarde, Diane Williams, Sue Goodman and Stacey Beck; and her siblings, James Jones, Sr. and Etheline Staples.
She is survived by: her significant other Mike Anderoson; her sister Martha Pye of Detroit, MI; and her sister-in-law Wilma Thompson of Kentwood, MI. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.