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Joann Pate Obituary
Joann Wright Pate, age 79 of Smyrna, TN, June 27, 2014.
Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Eugene Pate; parents, Herman & Frances Powell; son-in-law, Lonnie Chitwood. She was a member of Stewarts Creek Church of Christ and retired from Metro Schools and Rutherford County Schools.
She is survived by children, Doug (Tricia) Pate, Jean Chitwood & Larry (Susan) Pate; grandchildren, Brian (Gina) Pate, Dawn (Mark) Rush, Jason (Emily) Pate, Kimberly (Patrick) Schorn, Jennifer & Chad Nevils & Nikki Houston; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Walter Earl (Roseann) Wright; sister-in-law, Eva (Sandy) Bennett.
Visitation with the family will be Monday, June 30, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home, HICKORY CHAPEL, 5852 Nolensville Road.
Leaving the funeral home at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in procession for Graveside services to be conducted at 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery by Allen Vick. Active Pallbearers: Brian Pate, Tanner Pate, Jason Pate, Mark Rush, Tyler Rush & Patrick Schorn. Honorary Pallbearers: Sanford Bennett, Jeff Pate & Pierre Perea.
Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel Directors, (615) 331-1952. Still Family Owned
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Kristi Walter
June 30, 2014
Jean - wish I could be there, please know that I will be thinking of you. May you and your family find some peace during this difficult time.
Jeannie Dorsey
June 29, 2014
Wish I could be there to help you celebrate your mom's life with Jesus! The angels are rejoicing in Heaven today! I loved aunt Jo very much! Love all of you, too!
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