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Ms. Sarah Ruth Tate

Passed 03/19/2022

Obituary For Ms. Sarah Ruth Tate

YOUNGSTOWN

A homegoing celebration in honor of Sarah Ruth Tate will be held Saturday March 26, 2022 at 10am at the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwood Youngstown, OH. She was called home on March 19th, 2022 in Youngstown, Ohio. Sarah Ruth "Minnie Mae" Stewart Tate , daughter of late Josephine Stewart was born January 15th, 1936 in Prairie Point, Mississippi in Noxubee County. Sarah enjoyed playing basketball, spelling, reading, and spending time with her family. Sarah professed her life to Christ in 1978. Serving the Lord in various churches in Youngstown Oh. She was a dedicated member of Victory Christian Center in Coitsville, OH. Sarah was a retired assembly worker of General Motors in Lordstown, OH Local #1112, where she began working in July 1978 and retiring in 2000. She loved spending time in her garden, reading the Bible, cooking, cleaning and watching her favorite shows, Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud. Her beautiful life and memory will forever be cherished in the lives of her 6 children under union in 1955: Davanzo Tate Sr. (Rita), Phyllis Brown, Casandra Tate-Lucas, Kenneth Tate (Elisa), Arlegus Tate III (Tracey), and Tanashia Tate. Sarah will always have a place in her grandchildren's heart; Delainey M. Wellington (who she absolutely adored), Davanzo Jr., Christopher A. Brooks, Sarah N. Tate, Yasha Moore and Tierra D. Willis (her shining star). Sarah also leaves behind 6 great-grandchildren, and a plethora of nieces, nephews, and cousins who she loved dearly. At Heaven's gate, she was met by her mother, Josephine Stewart; her grandmother, Minnie Gilkey Stewart; her grandfather, Nathaniel Stewart; her brother, Joseph Stewart and her son-in-law, Booker T. Brown. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9-10am at the Jaylex Event Center. Interment will be in Tod Homestead Cemetery.

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To the children of Mrs Tate and the rest of the family this is Rose Shorter Winlock ,your lived behind us, we lived on Willis, she was one of my mother's close friends,I was your babysitter for many years. just to let you know the God of all comfort Jehovah is with your. So very sorry to here of your lost, she was so beautiful and kind, she loved her children so much, she really going to be missed.

To Casandra and the entire Tate Family: My husband, Chester M. Lucas, I, and I send our deepest condolences. May the Divine comfort you in these difficult days. Love, Dr. Quintessa Hathaway Little Rock, Arkansas

Cousin Sarah you will be missed dearly. You have fought a good fight, you have finished your course and kept the faith. Family don't grieve for cousin Sarah, for now she is free. She couldn't stay another day to laugh to love, to work, to play. Any task left undone must stay that way cousin Sarah has found peace at the close of the day. If her parting had left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. Cousin Sarah is free. Rebecca Tate-Taylor and family Atlanta, Georgia

Rest with God my dear sister/cousin. I love you so much. I'm going to miss our talks being able to pick up the phone and you're on the other end. To my family I'm sending my deepest condolences. I pray for your strength and guidance to help each other get through this painful time. Love and prayers to you all. Bobbie Jackson & family Elgin, Il

Dear Kenny,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother.

Please accept my deepest condolences for you, Elisa and your family's loss.

Love, Mina

Dear Kenny,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mother,

Please accept my sincere condolences for you, Elisa and your family.

Love, Mina

Miss Tate was one of kind. She was fiesty at heart, but loving at best. She had a fire in her soul and grace in her heart. Fearless and Phenomenal.

Tanashia, Tierra, and Family - my heart goes out to you all. Words can't express my deepest sorrow for your loss. I pray for your strength, peace, and comfort through this difficult time. Remember, she'll always be with you. Hold on to the memories; the love she gave; and everything she taught you.

-Love Always Johanna Veal and Family

May God's grace and the memories of your dearest Mrs Tate bring comfort and peace to the family. We love you Uncle Kenny. From: The Mobasher's-Richards (Samee, Tasha and kidsx3)

I can remember playing at her house when I was little. I always thought she was so pretty. Take flight and rest well. Love Chantay Stubbs

Rest In Peace my cousin Minnie Mae. That is what I have always called her. I will cherish the memories of the many visit to Miss. Visiting you and our grand parents.Sarah Ruth Tate (Minnie Mae) I am sadden for the loss of our loved one. Sending Love and Prayers to the family. Dean(Stewart)Thomas and family.

Rest In Peace Cousin Sara (Minnie Mae) May God strengthen the family during their hours of grief. "The Joy of the Lord is your Strength "

Cousin Ann Stewart Niles & Family Fairfield, Alabama

Davanzo and Rita, Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you at this time. We know you loved your mother dearly and were a devoted son and daughter-in-law. May God continue to bless and strengthen you in the days ahead. Love, The Turner and Hill Families Cincinnati, Ohio

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc.

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