of Cash, AR
October 29, 1939 - May 26, 2008
Helen Louise Pate, 68, of Cash died Monday, May 26, 2008 at her residence.
She was born in Cash, Arkansas into the family of Howard and Ruth Simmons Priest. She was a homemaker, and did babysitting for many years for many of the children around Cash. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cash where she served as nursery director.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy W. Pate of the home; one son, Scotty Clifton Wayne Pate and wife, Connie of Tuckerman; two daughters, Angela Ruth Brown and husband, Jerry of Walnut Ridge and Rita Louise Penn and husband, Mark of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Riley Priest of Jonesboro, and James ''Mann'' Priest of Cash; and one sister, Mary Ashford of Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Ruth Priest, a sister, Juanita Bryant, and a brother, Leon Priest.
Active pallbearers will include Hal Hallmark, Curley Stevens, Bret Hamrick, Jerry Riggs, Danny Harlan, and Dale Davis. Honorary pallbearers will include Daniel Thetford, Glen Hamrick, Lee Roy Burden, Johnny Rogers, Dr. Ben Owens, Dr. Marc Monte, Dr. Lynn Wiggins, Dr. A.H. Rusher, Dr. John Cook and St. Bernards Hospice.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Terry Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Cash Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Lasting memorials may be made to St. Bernards Hospice, 1726 Marie Circle, Jonesboro, AR 72401, Cash Baptist Church, P.O. Box 99, Cash, AR 72421, or church or charity of donor's choice.
Deepest sympathy
Aunt Helen was a very special person. She will always be a fond memory of mine. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. Tom Bryant and Family
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Bobby & Pamela Keller
Rita and Angie- i just want you both to know that i am lifting you all up in prayer during this difficult time. In Christ- Bobby Cole
Please know in time that God will give you peace that passes any and all understanding of your loss. We are sorry for your loss.
so sorry about helen.
I am so sorry for your lose. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Jerri Jones & family