of Jonesboro, AR
December 28, 1935 - December 13, 2025
Bernice Tate, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St Bernards Medical Center. She was born on December 28, 1935, in Egypt, AR., to Ralph and Ruth Jones.
Bernice and her husband Austin were farmers in the Cash area for many years. She also retired from Walmart. She attended New Life Fellowship Church, and enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, camping and entertaining others.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband of 52 years, Austin Tate, sister, Naomi Smith and brother, Ray Jones.
Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Dr. Rick Tate (Stacy) of Jonesboro, Mayor Cameron Tate (Lana) of Lake City; daughter Cathy Robins (Dennis) of Collierville, TN; grandchildren, Amanda Poe (Brad), Christian Emerson (Adam), Dr. Brandon Doty, Hannah Brosmore (Cody), Chandler Tate (Hannah), Camden Tate; great grandchildren, Estella, Sterling, Adler, Jocelyn, Raegan, Tucker, Aubrey, Cache; sisters, Phyllis Saffell and Sue Fetters.
Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 2:00pm, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington, with Ricky Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Markham Cemetery, Egypt.
Visitation will be from 12:30pm until time of service.
Pallbearers will be Cody Brosmore, Adam Emerson, Brad Poe, Chandler Tate, Brandon Doty and Billy Weaver.