Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

Obituary For Mrs. Norma Jean Tate-Clemons

Mrs. Norma Jean Tate Clemons born July 12, 1934 transitioned to her heavenly home on June 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Govan Tate, Sr. and Roamie Alford Tate. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Clemons; one daughter, Connie Hayes and two sons, Larry and Ronnie Jones. Norma was also preceded in death by sisters, Annie Helen Reid, Mary Frances and Notural Leach; brothers, James Bo Tate and Govan Tate, Jr.

Norma was employed as a seamstress for 40 years at Hickory White Furniture, High Point NC, a job that she truly loved and enjoyed.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters, Annette Jones, Donica Jones and Terrie Manning of the home; sons, Thomas Jones of High Point, NC, Keith Jones of Smyrna Ga, and Tony Clemons of Los Angeles, CA; one beloved niece, Dr. Cathy E. Pickett of High Point, NC; her beloved grandchildren, Monica (Jeff) Ingram, Christopher (Desmone) Gay, Bronna Davis, Rodney Rogers and Jonathan Jones of High Point, NC; Tuanetta Wall and Tatum Covington Jones of Charlotte NC, Alexandra Clemons, of Dallas, Tx., Lakeitha Shana Jones of Jacksonville, FL and Tyrell Menefee of Smyrna, GA.; fourteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren all of whom she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Piedmont and our mother's very special GNP Eileen Merritt Weston for taking such excellent care of our mother.

“I was given the gift of life, and now I have to give it back. This is hard. But I was a blessed woman, who led a blessed existence, and for this I am grateful."

Graveside service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Carolina Biblical Gardens. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

Sending my condolences to the Clemons Family, another long-time legendary Grave St icon has gone to be with the Lord. Mrs. Jean, you will always be remembered by the McCallum Family, 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️ Yours truly, Jacqueline McCallum Davis

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Condolences to The Jones Family Sherlina Pickenpack and Family 🙏😢💛 Love you Donica❤️

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I am sorry for the lost of such a sweet lady. My condolences to the Jones Family. 🙏😢💛

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Mom you were the best mother and friend that a girl could ask for. You loved us all with your whole heart and you always told us just how much you loved us. We've been blessed to have you in our lives. I miss you mom but I will carry you in my heart forever. You always made me feel special. Donica and I were honoured and grateful to have been your caregivers. We will miss you mom and we will continue to do what you've told us to do and love each other. Now YOU know the secret. Annette

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Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. LaWanda/Carl Jackson and Buchannon Harris family

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ToTheJonesFamily sorry for your loss IRemeber MissNormaJean from Meredith Ct All of us grew up together she use to come to our house so many good memories. Praying for peace and strength Just know She doesn't have to suffer anymore 🙏 She's In TheArms Of our Heavenly Father RIP MissNormaJean Buchannon, Jackson, Harris Family

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Family, May God continue to give you the Strength and Courage needed during this difficult time. I will truly miss Mrs Norma Jean but I Thank God for all the wonderful memories, laughs and wisdom she shared with me. Becky

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To the Alford-Tate-Clemmons family, many prayers are being prayed for your comfort & God's grace as you continue on. May you find peace in knowing that your mother has finished her race in this life and left many beautiful memories in you all. Keeping you all in our prayers! Dee, Ron, Jessie, Jacqueline & Randy Harris

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Annette and family so sorry for your loss continuous prayers for you and your family she was a beautiful woman inside and out.

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I am so sorry for the loss of Ms Norman she was a very good lady that treated everyone nice and would always help you out if you were in need. Baby Tate and Donica and Terry and the intire family my Condolences and Prayers for you and the family love Ms Sheila and the Gainey Family. Let your wings 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ fly High we are going to truly miss you

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To Donica and family I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you and your family peace during this difficult time. Your mother was a gift to this world and her compassion will carry on through each of you.She will be deeply missed, may it give you comfort to know that your mother now resides in heaven in the mansion that God has prepared for her and is now an Angel guiding and watching over each of you. You see your mother never left you, she will forever live in your hearts. In loving memory of your mother thinking of you and hoping you find peace and strength in the days ahead. Diane Cathey and family.

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Thank You Father God for giving me such a wonderful Mother. We are going to miss you greatly deeply but you will be amongst us in everything we do. My heart aches but I know you are with your true Father and that makes me smile. Love always your daughter. Donica

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Your Mom, Norma Jean, and my former Mother-in-Law was an amazing lady with a beautiful smile. What a lovely person, who will be deeply missed. Not only was she an excellent mother, funny, smart, creative, stylish, mostly she had a super, super strong personality. Please take extreme pride in knowing that she was kind, caring, supportive and her legacy lives on through all of you. As grandmother to my daughter, Tatum, I am so glad that she has some of Norma Jean's wonderful traits. I am so fortunate to have known Norma Jean and been a part of her journey through this life.BI can't believe she's gone; may it bring peace and comfort to you all knowing that you had THE BEST! Barbara Covington

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Our prayers and condolences to Tate, Tatum and the family. The Covington, Davis and Gray families

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I will miss you forever grandma and I thank you for all of your love to me. I will always remember your hugs kisses and great advice. Thank you for being my biggest fan and helping me raise my girls. I can't thank you enough for everything you did for me over the years! I love you forever Monica A Grandmother is one who loves us, encourages us, and gives us fond memories and is always there for us. She will listen, be non-judgment, and help us make life choices.

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