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Oakdale Funeral Home Decatur County
2544 Tennessee Ave. North, Parsons, TN 38363
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Funeral service
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Oakdale Funeral Home Decatur County
2544 Tennessee Ave. North, Parsons, TN 38363
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Melissa Pate Obituary
Survived by:
Son: Adrian Pate of Parsons, TN
Daughter: Brooklyn Parrish of Jackson, TN
Brothers: Douglas Pate of Parsons, TN and Dwayne Pate of Cordova, TN
Sisters: Ozella Garland of Tiptonville, TN
Charlotte Posey of Parsons, TN
Janice (Scott) Nugent of Tacoma, WA
Georgia (Tom) Pate of Tacoma, WA
Grandchild: Halo Bryant
Special Cousins: Shannon Chapman of Corova, TN and Shey Pate of Bartlett, TN
A Host of Nieces & Nephews
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11:00 -1:00 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home in Parsons, TN.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Clay Cemetery, Parsons, TN.
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Upcoming Events
Apr
4
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Oakdale Funeral Home Decatur County
2544 Tennessee Ave. North, Parsons, TN 38363
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
4
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1:00 p.m.
Oakdale Funeral Home Decatur County
2544 Tennessee Ave. North, Parsons, TN 38363
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Oakdale Funeral Home - Decatur CountyOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.