of Jonesboro, AR
October 22, 1934 - August 28, 2024
Gay Glidewell Tate, 89, of Jonesboro passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Dryden, AR on October 22, 1934 to Henry and Pearl Glidewell. Ms. Tate was a member of Forrest Home Church of the Nazarene. She spent much of her life working in the nursing profession. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, cooking, shopping, yard work, reading her Bible and most of all, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death, her husband of 56 years, Evert ''Junior'' Tate; son, Michael Tate; her parents; along with three brothers, Bill Glidewell, Ray Glidewell, Gerald Glidewell and a dear grandson in law, Nathan Stallings.
Ms. Tate leaves behind a son, Danny (Kim) Tate; daughter, Phyllis Armstrong (Gary Eaker); sister, Joy (Larry) Self all of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren, Crystal (Greg) Crocker, April Stallings, Paige (Brad) Bobo, Jessica (Greg) Peck, Christopher Armstrong, Tiffany Tate and Tamara Cox and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 am at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave, Jonesboro with Rev. Ken Stallings and Pastor Peter Kline officiating. A burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will include Gary Blakeney, Michael Floyd, John Glidewell, Ross Glidewell, Tim Glidewell and Sid Banks. Honorary pallbearers will include Scott Glidewell, Christopher Armstrong, Owen Stallings, Clayton Armstrong and Greg Crocker.
A visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews Ave. or Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
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8 Condolence(s)
Phyllis Kitterman
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Guy you and I have run up and down the roads I will miss you everyday we had some good times and some sad times but you will always be in my heart
Henrietta Prescott
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Gay was my mother’s best friend. They worked together and they cherished their friendship. Gay was a warrior of life. She was a force of nature and a storm of a woman. She will always be in my memory and when I think of her I will smile. Rest In Peace Gay and thank you for your light and spirit
Lisa Wortham
Thursday, August 29, 2024
My sweet friend you and your family are in my prayers.
Renee Emerson
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Phyllis, Chris and family, I am very sorry for the loss of this dear lady. Please know I’m praying you in these coming days.
Debbie Zavala
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Phyllis and Chris so sorry for your loss!
Burl Turman
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Gay and I were friends for sixty years we were nurses togather at St Bernards We talked 2 or 3 times aday, Rest in Peace Gay I love u like a sister
Adam West
Thursday, August 29, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Regina D McKay
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Phyllis and family I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers in the coming days.