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Obituary For Marvette Craighead Tate
On February 20, 2022, the Lord called Marvette Craighead Tate home from Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. She was 63 years of age. On May 18, 1958, a compassionate and talented person was born to the parents of Sarah Hairston Craighead and the late Marvin Clay Craighead, Sr.
Marvette attended Henry County Public Schools and graduated from Laurel Park High School in 1976. She moved to Richmond afterwards and attended Virginia Commonwealth University earning a bachelorโs degree in Business Administration in 1981. Later, she attended Union Theological Seminary and moved on to study 12 Step Christian Spirituality at Presbyterian School of Christian Education. In 1995, she earned a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education. Marvette was a member of several churches, but the last one being First Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jim Summerville.
Marvetteโs work experience includes many years at William M. Mercer Inc. until she became disabled. In 1990, she began volunteering at Richmond Hill, a Christian fellowship community. Later, she became their front office assistant until the pandemic occurred.
As for interests, Marvette was an avid reader and spent a lot of time in the library and bookstores. Having a pet, especially a cat, was always a priority. Her biggest passion in life was reaching out and helping others in need.
Marvette was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Clay Craighead, Sr. and her two brothers Marvin Clay Craighead, Jr and David Roy Craighead, as well as her sister, Bonnie Craighead Tarpley.
Those left to cherish her memory include: her husband, Owen Jack Tate of Richmond, VA; her mother, Sarah Hairston Craighead of Martinsville, VA; two sisters, Debbie (Vernon) Williams of Greensboro, NC and Maranda (Waylon) Rooks of Richmond, VA; one aunt, Aurelia Grant of Redondo Beach, CA; two nephews, Marcus Tarpley of Martinsville, VA and Reginald Hammock of Durham, NC; one great niece, Ava Hammock of Reidsville, NC and a host of cousins and great friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor Carlton Redd, Presiding, and Pastor John F. Adams, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Road, Martinsville, VA. Viewing will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.
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Add A CondolenceMarvette has been a treasure in our lives - someone who welcomed us to Richmond and Richmond Hill and added so much to our time there. She brought depth, laughter, soul, and Spirit to all moments we shared. Our hearts are full for all of you - Jack, Marvette's Mother & Sisters - and all family and friends who also will so deeply miss this amazing woman. Know that our prayers are with you - and that we will be joining you virtually to celebrate Marvette's life. We will miss her greatly. love, Kristen & Joel
Marvett we love and miss you dearly. R I P๐บ๐บ๐บ๐ Our condolences to the Family. Colleen Meekins & Family
My deepest sympathy and love to the Craighead and Tate families. Willie Mae Harris
Thanks so much Marvett for all you've done for me and many others. I'll miss talking to you everyday and all the time we shared together. I miss you so much. I Love Mavette, R I P๐บโฅ๏ธ๐บโฅ๏ธ๐บ Thank You God for watching over Marvett's Family ๐
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss. Susan Little Scales class of 1975
Sending prayers and condolences to the Craighead and Owen families. Teresa Yarbrough Class of 76.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18. We was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. ~Jesse & Colleen (Carter) Hairston, Laurel Park HS, Class of 1974~
Marvette blessed so many with her humor, wisdom, insight, service, curiosity, and friendship. I am so grateful to have been befriended by her. Prayers and love to the family.
Rip Marvette my heart goes out to cousin Sarah Hairston-Craighead and family.
When I first came to 210 North Madison St. 27 years ago, Marvette gave me hope. Her wise words were instrumental to my recovery. Rest in peace Margaret. James Moore
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Rest well my friend
Toni Simonson and Wayne McKeithen
RIP. Thank you for your years is service.
Your 210 family
Sending condolences to the family during this time of bereavement. Gladys King
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Vera Moyer Class of 76
The family have my deepest condolences and prayers.
Sending condolences to all the family from former Leatherwood classmates Maria Bowles Turner
Marvette, you are a treasure we hold in our hearts for a lifetime. Your kind soul and love for your friends and family was so pure. This world is a more beautiful place because of all that you are, and we will continue your legacy of love.
Marvette, I recall the good, no great times, we had at VCU. You were my roadie! You will truly be missed. My deepest condolences to the Craighead and Owen families. Blessings always, Rumae Foddrell
For all the help Marvett you have given to me and thousands, just being my friend, making me one of your sisters and loving me dearly as an individual ment so much to me. I will never forget you my friend and sister. I love you and miss you so much. R I P.๐๐บ๐๐บ๐๐บ๐ Prayers and condolences to the Family
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