Emma Jean Tate

Emma Jean Daughter Tate was born July 17, 1954 to Louise Daughter Sampson and Walter Bean at John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Emma accepted Christ as her Lord & Savior at an early age. In 1991 she became a member of Greater Deliverance C.O.G.I.C., Elder AW Pope, Pastor. Where she served faithfully for 34 years. Because of her beautiful and welcoming smile and spirit she served as President of the Usher Board at her church and also served as a faithful Usher for the Tree of Life District.
Emma graduated from East High School in 1972. Emma earned her Associate of Science degree from Shelby State Community College in 1976. She was the supervisor at DHS Pre-Edit Unit for several years. After 41 years of continued service she retired from the State of Tennessee going on to receive her BA in Professional Psychology at the age of 67 from Christian Brothers University. Emma was a member of the Tennessee State Employee Association and she also worked with the Volunteer Support Committee until her death.
Emma departed this life on October 8, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital (Park Ave.) She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Daughtery Sampson and Walter Bean, brother- George Turner, step-brother- Willie Sampson, sisters- Phyllis Newsom, Angela Sampson and Mary Sampson.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons Marcus Tate (Tonia), Jonathan Smith; one daughter Marcina Adams (Brian); eight grandchildren; Miya Tate, Lauren Tate, Jordan Adams, Marissa Tate, Kamron Adams, Matthew Tate, Asia Adams, and Kyrie Adams. 1 step sister- Avery Lee Sampson, 3 sisters- Viki Sampson, Marsha Buchanon (Don), Jamie Sampson. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Best friend of 50+ years Margaret Letcher and a dear friend Charles Robinson.
Homegoing service Thursday October 16,2025 11:00a.m. held at Temple COGIC, 672 S. Lauderdale St., with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery