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Perry Tate Obituary
Clinton
Perry Jane Tyner Tate went home to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. She was only 23 years old but had accomplished much more than many do in a lifetime and she was prepared to see her Jesus. Perry's life was a mission, a mission to help others and change lives. She faced many health challenges, but from an early age, she faced them head on! Diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at only 17 months of age and later with Fibromyalgia, nothing physical was ever easy for Perry but she faced every obstacle with a smile and fierce determination.
That drive to always do her best caused her to excel at almost everything she did. Her family always joked that if Perry couldn't do something well….she just didn't do it! In school she was an honor student, excelling in the classroom. She was an outstanding swimmer, earning a letter in swimming from Clinton High School. At church she was a leader, a soloist in the choir, a percussionist in the orchestra, an example for Christ in everything she did. At work, she worked hard! One of her favorite things was competing in Speech and Debate. Debating at Clinton High School as a Sophomore and Junior, and then as a Senior at St Andrews Episcopal School, Perry earned the highest distinction available thru the National Forensic League. She followed that up with a scholarship to the University of Alabama as a part of their National Champion Forensic team. As a freshman she earned an individual National Championship in Persuasive Speaking.
One of her greatest passions was working with children on mission trips and at school. That love became a vocation, working as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Clinton YMCA, and after college returning as Childcare Director and Aquatics Director at that same Clinton YMCA where she continued to love "her" children. A graduate of the University of Alabama, she had a love of ALL things Alabama with a wardrobe of Crimson and Hound's-tooth that would rival anyone's.
Perry's husband, shared that love of children, music, and being together with his bride. Traveling, cooking, shopping…it didn't matter as long as they were together. Perry and her husband also loved their time teaching children's Sunday School and leading music during Children's Worship at Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton.
Next to Jesus, Family was most important to her. Perry will be greatly missed by her loving husband of just over 3 years, Garon Tate of Clinton. Her parents, William and Joy Tyner and one sister, Molly Tyner, all of Clinton. Her Maternal Grandparents, Gene and Robbie Triggs of Clinton and Paternal Grandparents Dr. Fred and Jane Tyner of Starkville. Her In-Laws, Meredith and Sue Tate of Chattanooga, TN.
Uncles and Aunts; Austin and Dr. Betsy Triggs of Nashville, TN and Charlie and Angie Tyner of Collierville, TN. Cousins include; Elizabeth Triggs and Andrew Triggs of Nashville, TN , John Luke Tyner, Ryan Tyner, and Logan Tyner all of Collierville, TN. There are also numerous Great Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and a host of friends.
Donations in Perry's honor can be made to two of her favorite organizations; The Childcare Program at the Clinton YMCA and the Children's Ministry at Morrison Heights Baptist Church.
As was her custom, she began and in this case ended many conversations with "ROLL TIDE"
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Memories and Condolences
for Perry Tate
Lynn Wright
January 16, 2013
God used Perry to show His Love, strength, and grace. My prayers are with you even though I never met any of you. God led me to this in the paper.
January 13, 2013
To Joy and William. What a fabulous young lady you raised! Proud parents. Your loss is huge! Our families, friends and churches are praying for your strength during this time of loss. All our love, The Sharon Chastain Winborne family, Anthony and Jonathan Winborne families, The Earl Chastain Family. To God Be The Glory Great Things He Hath Done...
Melinda Brazile
January 11, 2013
To the Tate and Tyner family. My deepest sympathies are with you. Perry was such a beautiful spirit. May God keep you all.
joanne carter
January 11, 2013
from phi theta kappa alumni in memory of your beautiful perry
Dixie McDonald
January 10, 2013
Thinking of the tyner and tate families during this time
Sandy
January 9, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pam Anderson
January 8, 2013
Garon, Joy, William and Molly,
We have been praying for each of you, individually and often. And will continue to do so as you heal from your grief. We pray that every day will get better as you feel God's arms wrapped around you and your heart filled with His peace. Every time I think of Perry, I picture her in the orchestra. Whenever we went to any of the Christmas and/or Easter programs at MHBC, we spent half our time watching her in percussion! She was absolutely amazing jumping from one thing to the next to the next without missing a beat! We wondered how on earth she could find everything and switch gears that fast! Amazing! Then I think of the song about no more pain. She's lived her entire life in pain - but no more. And she's in heaven with Jesus playing her music and singing just for Him! We love y'all so much!
David, Pam, Amanda and Chloe Anderson
January 8, 2013
I had Perry in the Extemporaneous Prep room for the years she competed. I gave her her animal, She was the Dalmation. She always wore Black with an accent of White. She was a beautiful, smart young person and I am so glad to have had her smile in my worl for a little while. Mrs. Carol R. Clanton
Ann Edwards
January 8, 2013
My heart breaks for the family. I remember well the day Perry was baptized because my son,Tyler,was also baptized on that day at FBC Madison. William had to carry her up the steps to the baptistry due to her RA. I have thought about your family often because of how sweet y'all were to give us your cat, Sunny. He passed away in Oct and I'm sure Perry is loving on him in heaven. My prayers are with you and the entire family.
tracy parsons
January 7, 2013
I only knew your family for the few hours that I cared for Perry, but the great love you all shared was so clear. You are all in my prayers. May you be blessed with peace during this difficult time.
Mary Berlin
January 7, 2013
I knew Perry from the speech and debate circuit-my son was active at the same time Perry was-she hung out with our group from St Joe and also at National Forensic Tournaments. She was well liked and always respectful and courteous and bubbly-full of enthusiasm and life. As a parent we got to know the children well over the course of the years. The tournaments were frequent and lengthy! But these children thrived on competition. I was very sad to hear of her death and will pray for her and her family and friends.
V Carr
January 7, 2013
God's Rest Perry an Angel in Heaven
Carla Ross
January 7, 2013
Prayers are with this precious family. May you feel the peace that only God can give.
Collette Moreland
January 7, 2013
My prayers are with you all as you deal the loss of your daugter/sister/wife.
I did not know Perry but heard her dad talk about his girls many times.
Tameka Long YMCA Childcare
January 7, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Danny Gillespie
January 7, 2013
Prayers for the family. Starkville High School class of '79.
Mary Vaughn
January 7, 2013
William, on behalf of SHS class of 1979, our condolences for your loss.
Lynn Nipper
January 7, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I only wish I could have met this wonderful person! She was definitely a role model for others!
Renee Todd
January 7, 2013
William, Joy, Molly and Garon,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renee, Karmen, Emily(ET) and Staton
January 6, 2013
Dearest William and Family, my heart absolutely bleeds for you and your families right now. There are no words to express the depth of sadness I'm feeling for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and I hope you can feel all the love being sent your way. - Most sincerely - Ellen Green McGrath - Denver, Colorado
January 6, 2013
Garon, Ronnie and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. You may not remember us from Bethel, you were still a young boy when we left. She was a beautiful young lady. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ronnie and Brenda Hill Chattanooga, Tn.
Nicole Bailey
January 5, 2013
Dear Joy and family, your family is in our prayers. Ella was very sad to hear of her passing and has said many prayers since we heard.
Dr. Kermit McGregor
January 5, 2013
What a remarkable woman and family! Our prayers are with you and know that the impact of your entire family will last for eternity. Dr. and Mrs. Kermit McGregor, former pastor and wife of Morrison Heights Baptist Church.
Tammy Vaughan
January 5, 2013
What a beautiful young lady. Perry is leaving many fond memories to those of us that new her. Praying for her family.
Tommy and Lynn Lister
January 5, 2013
Our family is praying for yours.
Cavette Hellums
January 5, 2013
You and your family are in our prayers. We pray that the Lord gives you peace and his angels cover you with their wings to give you comfort.
Glynda Fulce
January 5, 2013
So sorry to see this and make the Tyner connection. I knew Perry when she was small - I worked with her grandfather Dr. Fred Tyner. When Perry came to the office she loved my screen saver butterflies. My sincere sympathy to the entire family. May God comfort you.
Jeanne & John Hayes
January 5, 2013
Lord Hear our Prayers, Bless and hold The Tyner and Tate families close. Perry is beautiful; Molly, sisters are forever. Love to you all and Molly we love you dearly. Jeanne and John Hayes
Janice, Bill and Hayley Gilreath
January 5, 2013
How blessed we are to have known and loved sweet, smart, talented Perry from such a young age. What an amazing young woman! Dance, swim, run, and skip with Jesus, Love. The Gilreath Family
Jennifer Smith
January 5, 2013
Just want the families to know your in our thoughts and prayers. The Smith family
January 4, 2013
Dance like you've never danced before Mrs. Perry! Our prayers are with the Tate/Tyner family. ~The Jonathan Graves family
Kelli Hays
January 4, 2013
Garon, I'm sorry for your lost. Prayers for you and your family, may they be supportive for you.
Sarah Rottler
January 4, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for the Tyner and Tate families.
Terri Crawford
January 4, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis, Cindy & JP Herrington
January 4, 2013
We are shocked and saddened to hear about Perry, but rejoice that Heaven is real and in a sure knowledge that a reunion is coming. Perry spoke once to our MHBC Senior Adults. Her testimony was an amazing story of her trust in God's grace and a rejoicing that her illnesses had brought her closer to the Lord! Please know that we love you and are praying for you. Dennis & Cindy Herrington, and JP
Patsy Mooney Patten
January 4, 2013
William and Joy, I remember when Perry was born She was so beautiful then and was most beautiful in the pictures of her. I pray that God will wrap H
is loving arms around you two and Molly and give you all the peace that only He can give. I will be praying for her husband as I know that loss too. Bob has been gone for 20 years now. God bless you both and may he hold you in the palm of His Hand through this difficult time. Love to all of you Pat Mooney Patten
Brenda Marchman
January 4, 2013
Praying ernestly for you and love you so very much.
Linda Parrett
January 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time in your life. May God be very close to you now and in the days to come.
Dianne & Mike Hartley
January 4, 2013
Our sincere condolences to all of Perry's family and friends. She was in my 3rd grade Sunday School class at FBC Madison and I will never forget her beautiful face, her sweet spirit and her vibrant personality. We consider it a blessing to have known her.
Pat & Billie Mire
January 4, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Perry is a special angel. Love and Prayers to each of you.
Sandra Stocks
January 4, 2013
Perry was our worship leader at AIM camp in 2011. I was a counselor and my daughter Carly was a student. Perry lead our girls devotions. Thank you Perry for reminding me and all of the girls that God's grace can do what only God's grace can do - Amaze! And that Jesus loves even a "Ragamuffin" like me, just as I am! She touched all of our young girls that summer as well as this old girl! Sending our prayers to you Garon and all of the family.
Robyn Perkins Herring
January 4, 2013
Our prayers are with the Tates and Tyners as they mourn the loss of their sweet Perry and celebrate her move into heaven to be with our heavenly father!
Brian and Tara Huskey
January 4, 2013
Mere words can't express the loss of Perry to everyone around her, she was a true angel that everyone loved. Our deepest sympathy and god bless.
Claire Nettles
January 4, 2013
What a picture of beauty, grace, and joy Perry is. I cannot imagine what all of you are feeling now but SO thankful for the assurance we have the Perry is forever worshiping our great God now. Praying for you and that God's peace will overwhelm you.
January 4, 2013
Our prayers or with the family . It was a honor to have got to help take care of mrs perry durning her stay at Baptist.May The Lord be with the family and friends.Our prayers or with yall.Lots of Love is sent to each of you. From all of 3A staff at Baptist . Annette PCA
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