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Cecelia Tate Obituary

Cecelia L. Bratton Tate 62, of 3140 Erskine Dr. Gastonia NC and formerly of Chester SC, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2017, peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. Memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Sat. May 6, 2017 at 1:00pm at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Chester SC, with Rev. Harold Harris officiating. The family will receive friends at the home. King's Funeral Home 135 Cemetery St. Chester SC is serving the Tate Family.

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Published by The Herald on May 4, 2017.

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Tony Williamson

July 31, 2017

I worked with Cecelia for several years. Such a wonderful person. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.

Sam Barber

May 11, 2017

To The Bratton Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Cecelia's passing. Please accept my condolences and know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Betsy Joanne Pearson, MT(ASCP)

May 8, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bertha Chisholm

May 7, 2017

To Dwight and immediate family of Cecelia.I am so sorry to hear of Cecelia's passing.She was one of the nicest and friendliest person I have ever known. I knew her from the Chester community and also worked with her at Carolinas Medical Center.My prayers and condolences to all of you at this time and know that God's comfort and peace will see you through the coming days without her in your life.I regret that I couldnot be at her homegoing service.

Vanessa Glover

May 6, 2017

Dwight Bratton,
May God comfort, strengthen and give you and your family peace in the healing power of time.
Prayers and heartfelt sympathy,

Cynthia Roddey

May 5, 2017

Dear Sharon, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God's love comfort all of you.

May 4, 2017

To The Bratton /Tate Family,
Cecilia and I went to Winthrop together,she was a quiet sweet country girl. She will be greatly missed. But remember,she has crossed a bridge that we all must cross one day.
My thoughts and prayers and with you all.
Marilyn Gilliam Burris

Daryl Graves

May 3, 2017

You will be missed. You touched so many people. Rest In Peace.

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