Bessie Kate

Pate

Mrs. Bessie Kate Smith Pate was born on January 19, 1927, to the late George Smith and the late Eddie Mae Smith in Zebulon, Georgia. She received her formal education at Pike County High School in Zebulon, Georgia.

Mrs. Bessie Kate Smith Pate accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church.

Ms. Bessie Kate Smith met the love of her life, Mr. Pink "PM" Pate, and was united in holy matrimony in Zebulon, Georgia. Their union was blessed with six children.

Mrs. Bessie Kate Smith Pate was employed by Sherry Lynn as a Press Machine Operator for thirty (30) plus years. In her leisure time she enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends.

On Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 97, Mrs. Bessie Kate Smith-Pate's name was called, and she answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Pink "PM" Pate; parents, Mr. George Smith and Mrs. Eddie Mae Smith; her children, Marvin Pate, Pink Pate, Jr., Ernest Pate, and Linda Johnson; grandchildren, Anita Tucker, Venson Marshall, and Scotty Tucker; her siblings, Dot Smith, Carne Lou, Bay, Ernest James "Crook", Bubba, George Willis, and C. Smith.

Mrs. Bessie Kate Smith-Pate leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories her daughters, Brenda Hollis, and Bessie Mae Tucker; brother, Arthur Smith; grandchildren, Ronda (Kevin) Ferguson, Kym Tucker, Teresa Tucker (Michael Garner), Lisa Callaway, Anthony (Michelle) Pate, Sabrina Williams, Carolyn Pate (Depetro King), Tyrone Pate, Adrian (Katina) Pate, Lakeshia Young, Thomas (Tiffany) Hollis, Brittany Hollis, Donyell Pate, and Carl Pate and 24 great grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Elder Ronnie Owens is the Eulogist.

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