Helen Tate

SHELBY- Mrs. Helen Lorraine Tate, 88, of 1550 Charles Road, died Friday, October 17, 2008 at Carillon Assisted Living Center. A native of Duluth, MN, she was a daughter to the late Frank Leslie and Audrey Helen Ricker Morris. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, and a former member of Etowah United Methodist Church in Hendersonville. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a White Shrine lady. Mrs. Tate was very proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII where she served in New Guinea and the Philippines.

PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James C. Tate; and two brothers, Allen C. and Franklin Morris

SURVIVORS: She is survived by two sons Allen J. Tate and wife Rebecca of Shelby and Glenn R. Tate and wife Jaquie of Lakeland, Fl; a daughter Lorraine F. Altmann and husband Bill of Schroon Lake, NY; a brother Roger A. Morris and wife Sharon of Duluth, MN; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and a number of nieces and nephews.

MEMORIALS: In Lieu of flowers, memorial gifts my be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 West Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152

VISITATION: The family will receive friends an hour before the service, and at other times at the home of Al and Rebecca Tate.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 11:00 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel.

OFFICIATING: The Revs. Wayne Allen and Sally Queen will be officiating

The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the staff at Carillon A.L.C. and to Hospice of Cleveland County for the loving care that everyone has shown.