Ms. Daisy Ruth Tate Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Ms. Daisy Ruth Tate

Daisy Ruth Tate, born on March 17, 1941 in Gaffney, SC, to the late Mary Tate, departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Ruth graduated from Granard High School in Gaffney, SC in 1960. She then moved to Washington, DC where she made her home for more than 30 years.

She later relocated to NC and eventually settled in High Point to be closer to her family. Ruth joined Foster Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor B.D. Curtis, where she remained for several years before becoming a member of Another Chance Ministries pastored by Reverend Fletcher Little. She was a faithful member and served as an usher until her health declined.

Ruth worked as a professional nanny for most of her career. She also worked in managing the care of the elderly, assisting with their physical and cognitive health. Ruth always enjoyed helping seniors and those who were ailing. She would often step in to care for her family and others in need.

Ruth was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie Tate and Leroy Tate, four sisters, Ida Mae Morgan, Elease Reeder, Juanita Martin, and Evelyn Shippy.

She is survived by her twin sister, Mittie Ruth Tate Barr; a host of devoted nieces and nephews; cousins; and a special friend Mr. Mike McKitten.

While the earthly life of Daisy Ruth Tate has come to a close, her spiritual presence shall forever remain bringing many many fond memories. In the words of her Stevie, one of the children she nannied for: “For those of us she raised from babies, we learned the most important lessons of life from her: how to love, how to be kind, how to treat others. She instilled those values in us permanently. Her love was the greatest gift and one that I needed to make it through life.”

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Wallace and Donna Tate

Sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady RIP Ms.Tate Sweet

Sheron Rorie cockrane

Words are inadequate sometimes. I know that Ruth will be missed by many but may sweet memories of good times continue to bring a smile to your lips❤️

Elizabeth Bridges

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Coming across her at the Southern Accent. Enjoyed the conversation and the laughs. She'll say,pullout your phone ! Finding her favorite song RESTING EASY. Being played several times While listening and singing along with a smile on her face. I say Ruth I'm in the red. She say What that means ! I need charging She'll laugh Ok See you the next time.Ruth will be missed; Not forgotten ! Take your rest 🙏🏽 Shirley Miller & Family

Shirley Miller

Praying for the Tate Family From the Witherspoon Family 💔😭🙏 Riph Mrs Daisy Was A Very Sweet Lady and She Will be Truly missed by everyone that knew her and loved her. Sincerely Toni R.Witherspoon

Toni Witherspoon

Family, may you have comfort and peace during this time. You have my sincere condolences. I remember meeting Daisy Ruth during a visit to the Tate Family Reunion years ago. She was so loving and kind during the reunion.
Love, Reca (Jonesville SC, Union County) Granddaughter of John Thomas Jeffries Sr Great granddaughter of Tina Tate Jeffries Johnson

Ulreca (Reca) Savage

"In Loving Memory of our wonderful Friend " Of all the special gifts in life,however great or small, was a pleasure to have her as our friend was the greatest gift of all May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear."We love and will miss you and wish that you were here ". Deep in our hearts,your life is kept to love and cherish and not to forget. No more tomorrow's we can share but yesterday's are always there.A silent thought a secret tear keeps your Memory ever near in our hearts forever .

Cross/Morrison Family

The ladies ot southern Accent Florist Sending our condolences to the Tate family in the passing of Ms.Ruth a wonderful lady .We Enjoyed her went she would come into the shop she always had some encouraging words ..family when you missing Ms .Ruth light a candle and think about all the good times and laughter with her and hopefully in time some of your pain will feel a little better .RIP Ms .Ms Ruth

Walden. , Armstrong family

God Bless you, Family! Look up and Trust God for His Love and Comfort. We thank God for sharing the life of Sis. Daisy Ruth Tate with us.
Rev., Dr. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green

Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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