of Tyler, TX
April 10, 1948 - December 16, 2017
Shirley Jean Tate, age 69, of Texas, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Texas. She was born April 10, 1948, in Pindall, Arkansas, the daughter of Billie James and Ethel Irine (Grooms) Mills. Along with her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Mills; her sister, Cynthia Cheatum; and her nephew, Billy Byrd.
Shirley is survived by her sons, Glennie Tate of Parsons, Kansas and David Smith of Pindall; her daughters, Doris Foresee and Lois Ann Dean, both of Harrison, and Billie Reed of St. Joe, Arkansas; her sister, Geneva Daugherty, of Overton, Texas; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside service was 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Glencoe Cemetery, with Mark Foresee officiating.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Billie... I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sending up prayers for strength and comfort for you and your family. Heaven gained another Angel and you will meet again, of that I'm sure.
So sorry for you all and your loss Many prayers for you at this time.
So sorry for y’all lose. Praying for you all.
Mother you will always be with us for ever and eternity. In Spirit,Heart and Soul.
Love Jake and Beverley Tate