Chamos Tate

Mrs. Chamos Joadann Pride Tate, peacefully departed this life at her home, Saturday August 22, 2020.  The youngest child of the late Mr. Amos Pride and Mrs. Lydia Pride, she was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 1, 1957.  Her only sibling,Mr. Carnell Pride, preceded her in death.

At an early age, Chamos learned the importance of African American youth as leaders, volunteering, civic responsibilities and pride in her culture and heritage, as a member of several organizations such as Girls Scouts and Jack and Jill of America.

A graduate of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Chamos had a passion for performing arts.  As a student of Garinger High School, she was a member of the marching band, and drama club.  Students fondly remember her outstanding performance in the leading role as Margo Channing in the musical, Applause.  One of her many accomplishments was performing with the former Gay Porter School of Ballet, now known as The Charlotte Youth Ballet.  Being part of this ballet company provided her the opportunity to perform alongside regional and international professionals in ballet performances.

After graduating from Kings College, she was able to utilize her skills as a senior executive secretary while working at Wachovia (Wells Fargo), from which she retired after 20+ years.  Working with special needs children at J. C. McGill Elementary School in Gwinnett County, Georgia was gratifying as she assisted students in achieving their goals.

When she and Austin returned to Charlotte, she immediately returned to giving back to her community.  Her involvement demonstrated her belief in the scripture (Luke 12:48)...to whom much is given, much is required.  As a member of the West Charlotte High School Band Booster Club, she was present for every band performance, supporting this organization.  It was during this year, she met her future husband, Raymond H. Tate Jr., whom she married two years later in 2005.

Chamos was a life member of First United Presbyterian Church. As an adult, she continued to be a steward of her time, talent and resources until her health began to fail.  She was a member of the Nominating Committee and Lydia Circle of Presbyterian Women.  A God-fearing woman, she also supported many non-profit organizations.

Chamos was very proud of the community where she grew up.  In spite of her health challenges, she worked faithfully with the Oaklawn community to obtain Historic designation of this community.  Making sure she did her part in maintaining the history and culture of this neighborhood was a passion of hers.  

Besides performing arts, she loved cooking and interior decorating.  

Chamos Pride Tate will be remembered by family and friends.  Cherishing her memory are her husband, Raymond H. Tate, Jr. of Charlotte; a son, Austin Lee Massey of Charlotte; Aunt Pauline Avant of Charlotte; a godchild, Marlena Baxter Dunn of Wadesboro, North Carolina, and numerous other relatives and friends.