of Melbourne, AR

February 1, 1941 - July 28, 2024

Marie Anderson Tate, 83, of Melbourne passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024.

She was born February 1, 1941 in Marcella, Arkansas to Cornelious ''S.I.'' Anderson and Becky Jane (McGuffey) Anderson.

Marie loved her family and church family. She loved to laugh, going to yard sales and was a spotless housekeeper. She collected bells, ducks, chickens, owls, angels and other ceramic figurines.

Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca Younger of Melbourne; four brothers, Hairl and Fairl Anderson of Batesville; Paul Anderson (Mary) of Melbourne, Leroy Anderson (Diann) of Batesville; one step-grandson, Sidney Younger (Brandy) of Magness and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Tate; one brother, Henry Anderson; one sister, Alene Anderson and one granddaughter, Kristie Johnson.

Pallbearers are Sidney Younger, Brandy Younger, John Wisinger, Charity Story, Dalton Story and Leroy Anderson.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am at the Sage Baptist Church with Doyne Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Reves-Pine Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00am until 10:00am just before the service.

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