Deborah Tate Obituary in Gastonia at Costner Funeral Home

Obituary For Deborah Tate

Deborah Louise Tate was born May 17th, 1957 in Gastonia, North Carolina and departed this life Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Walter Tate, Sr. and Dora L. Tate. She attended Ashbrook High School in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was a former employee of Pharr Yarns, Inc., Homelite, Wix Filtration, Dillards and Belk Stores.

Debbie, known as Deb to some, was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, aunt, friend who took care of us all, as well as many others. She will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Tate and one brother, Samuel Walter Tate, Jr.

She leaves to cherish memories: one son; Charles Tate of Kings Mountain, NC, one daughter; Jasmine Tate of Gastonia, NC, one grandson; Elijah Tate of Gastonia, NC, 8 sisters; Marth E. Tate, Sheila R. Tate, Mary Young (Melvin) all of Gastonia, NC, Rev. Robbin E. Young of Rome, GA, Laura A. Williamson (Kevin) Evelyn M. Williams (Greg) of Stanley, NC, Mary Crawford (Tommy Lee) of Belmont, NC, Joyce Tate of Charlotte, NC, 1 brothers; Duncan E. Tate of Gastonia, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of relatives and friends.

Private Funeral Arrangement

PLACE OF SERVICE Costner Funeral Home Chapel

DATE and TIME Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Burial: Private

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To the family we love you all we are praying for you and you must never forget God still comforts you at all times love Donald and Lora DARBY

Thinking of you and your family

Kimsey, Chetney,Corbin Littlejohn

My heart and prayers are with you all. My our lord and savior Jesus Christ keep your hearts and mind as you process the death of your love one.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Tate family. May God comfort and strengthen you during this very difficult time.

Pamela Mitchell

I miss her so much and my heart breaks for all of you. She was so special. Friends since first grade.

Robin Stiles

My Cousin Debbie, Oh How My Heart Continues To Feel It's Brokenness Since You've Left Us! I Know It Was A Time For You To Go, Because You Loved So Much For Our Family!If Necessary You Would Have Stayed Here For Those Who Need You Even More As Well,That's The Kind Of Sweet You Had!I Will Miss Your Quiet Voice And Big Showing Love!

Amanda Armstrong