Myrtle Tate, 99, of Kimball was called home on September 28. Myrtle was born on Whitwell Mountain and spent most of her years in Kimball.
Myrtle is preceded in death by her father, Claude Meredith Roberson; mother, Lily Payne Roberson; sons, Richard Rev Henderson, Gene Henderson, Charles Red Henderson, David Mickey Henderson; daughter, Mary Ruth Henderson; brothers, Luther, Richard, Babe Ruth, Carl “Banks”, Cecil “Jib” Roberson; sisters, Violet Lingerfelt Mosier and Frankie Ross.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Shelia (Roger) Lawson; sister, Katherine Roberson; grandchildren, Roman Lawson, Shalice (Aaron) Hornsby, Laura (Shaun) Hayworth; great grandchildren, Alexis (Dawson) Holloway, Blake Lawson, Maddie Hayworth and Hayden Hayworth.
Visitation is Tuesday, October 1 from Noon to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 2 from Noon to 2 p.m. at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 2 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper with Pastor Ronnie Case officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper.
Pallbearers are Roman Lawson, Blake Lawson, Aaron Hornsby, Shaun Hayworth, Dawson Holloway and Roger Lawson.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee (423) 942-9500. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.
The Marion Tribune – October 3, 2024
