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Phyllis TATE Obituary
A life-long resident of Blacksburg, she was retired from the Sports Information Office at Virginia Tech and was an active and devoted member of the Blacksburg United Methodist Church.
A visitation with family and friends will be held at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013, at Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, with the Rev. Reggie Tuck officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060, or the Robert H. Tate Faculty Development Fund, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801.
Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis TATE
June 30, 2013
Dr. Tate,
We know that your mother was very special, because YOU are! We have just returned from NC and want to share our love and support for you. The Snapps
Susan Blalock-Pearman
June 27, 2013
Rob, Mary Ruth and Patty,
We were so sorry to hear that Phyllis had died this past weekend. Steve and I both were so fond of her . I spent quite a few hours laughing and talking with her during my time at VT . She was such a gracious, warm and witty lady . You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your mother.
June 26, 2013
Patty, Mary Ruth and Robbie'
I worked with Phyllis at rhe College Bookstore 50 years ago with Jo Durham, Mr. Clingenpell and others. What a friend . She was. Like a Mother to me. I spent the night with her. I remember she; always talked. About Patty, Mary Ruth and Robbie.
Love, Lovedia Smith Hubbatd
I csn always remember her sweet smile. God bless with your fond memories. I will always rember yourr mother.
Wallace and Emogene Huff
June 25, 2013
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are out of town on vacation but we are holding your family in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Tate was a special patient and friend we will miss her.
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Kathy Gambill
June 24, 2013
My mom and I are so saddened by your loss. Your mother and your family were such a big part of my childhood. For some reason, when I picture your mom, I see a beautiful,genteel Southern lady giggling in a chair. Isn't that funny. But I think the "girls" did a lot of laughing together and that is what I remember. I know my mom will write later when she is out of the hospital. We talked about Phyllis last night before bed and the nice visit she and Faye had with her last summer. They were lucky to have each other. Much love, Kathy Queen Gambill
Elizabeth Hale
June 23, 2013
Phyllis Tate was a dear friend as well as my sister-in-law. She kept the faith and did all God required her to do. A wonderful example to all of us.
June 23, 2013
To the family,
I worked with Phyllis years ago in the Athletic Department and enjoyed seeing her over the years. She was a truly beautiful woman inside and out and one of the kindest people I have ever known. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Ann and Bruce Bragg
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