Laura Mae Tate

1926 - 2012

Laura Mae Tate obituary, 1926-2012, Clovis, NM

Laura Mae Tate

1926 - 2012

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

Laura Tate Obituary

Visit the Clovis News Journal website to view the full obituary.
aura Mae Tate, 86, of Clovis died October 20, 2012, in Clovis. She was born January 19, 1926, to Jess and Lottie Jones. She was the oldest of 4 children. She married Wendall Travis Tate June 26, 1944, in Topeka, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one sister, Mary Ella Miller. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Rickstrew and husband Tom from Salina, KS, one granddaughter Ashley Goldbaum and husband Ben of Clovis, one great grandson Connor Goldbaum. Survivors also include a sister, Glenda Johns and a brother, Wendell Jones and wife Liea, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be at Steed-Todd Chapel at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 23, 2012, with Pastor Furgus Tunnell officiating. Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd Clovis, New Mexico 88101 (575) 763-5541. You may also sign the guest registry at www.steedtodd.com.

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October 23, 2012

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October 22, 2012

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October 22, 2012

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Charlotte Darnold

October 23, 2012

Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

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Rick & Cathy Humphrey

October 22, 2012

Linda and Tom, We are sorry for your loss. No one is as special as our parents and losing them seems to hurt more than losing anyone else. We will be praying for you all. God's grace is sufficient and he will give you the grace and mercy to endure through this time of griving.

Carl & Debra Wyatt

October 22, 2012

Wendell, we know this is a difficult time for you and your family, but know you will meet again someday, and "Rejoice in the Lord" together! Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jim and Anne Rickstrew

October 22, 2012

Linda, We know you and Ashley as well as many others, will miss your mother. Anne and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and Tom and will share your grief at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Peggy Dunn

October 21, 2012

Linda and family so sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you.

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