Wanda Joy Pate was born on October 8, 1927 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Gaither and Jodie Williams and passed away September 27, 2016 in Hanford, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Edward Lee Pate. She is survived by her daughter Beverly Curts and sons Rick and David Pate along with their spouses, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a large loving extended family. Wanda retired in 1990 from California State University, San Bernardino as an Executive Assistant. She loved the Lord with all her heart and served in several Southern Baptist churches. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Magnolia Church 8351 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504.
