Sarah Pate

Sarah Lucinda Pate, age 94, of Columbia, Mo., formerly of East Prairie, died October 27, 2013, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born October 11, 1919, in Dorena, Mo., to the late Guy Lloyd and Faye Jenkins Hall, and was a member of the Community United Methodist Church of Columbia. On June 19, 1938, in Cairo, Ill., she married Carl Pate, who preceded her in death on July 27, 1967.

Mrs. Pate lived a very fulfilling life. Much of her spare time was spent nursing a garden. She was known for her green thumb. She had some of the most beautiful roses. One of her favorite past times was cooking. She spent hours in the kitchen, whipping up cakes, pies and casseroles. Her family could taste her love in the birthday cakes she baked. The most important things in her life were God, family, and friends. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eagle Lake, Tex., and later joined Community United Methodist Church in Columbia. She served on many committees and was a member of the Women’s Circle. The way she lived her life was a true witness for God. Her family and friends could always depend on her to have a smile on her face and a kind word. Although she had her own grandchildren, many people called her “granny”. Whether playing dominoes, watching the Cardinals, or simply talking, she loved spending time with friends and family. Some close friends, Martha Shelton, Tom and Tiffany Holman, Brian and Mitzi Clayton, and Terrell and Ruanne Stamps were a special part of her life throughout these past few years. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include: two daughters and one son-in-law, Carlla Turnbo of East Prairie and Jeri Lou and Phillip Shindler of Columbia; one brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Dorothy Hall of East Prairie; five grandchildren, Donna Turnbo-Smith (Brad) Smith of East Prairie, Julie (Cully) Bryant of Sikeston, Holli Shindler (Garrett) Burns and Heidi Shindler (Fersu Oktem) of Columbia, and Alan Pate (Michelle) Abner of St. Charles, Mo.; six great grandchildren, Brittney (Billy) Willis of East Prairie, Austin Smith of East Prairie, Tanner Bryant, Harper Bryant and Beau Bryant, all of Sikeston, and Fletcher Burns of Columbia; and one great-great grandchild, Payton Willis of East Prairie.

She was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Pate; one brother, Lloyd Hall, and two sisters, Dorothy Hall and Joetta Presson.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon until time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, at the Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church in East Prairie, with Rev. Brian Abbott, officiating.

Burial will follow in the East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Alan Pate Abner, Brad Smith, Cully Bryant, Garrett Burns, Billy Willis and Fersu Oktem. Honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Shindler.

Nunnelee Funeral Chapel of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Community United Methodist Church of Columbia

3301 W. Broadway

Columbia, MO 65203

OR

Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church of East Prairie

P.O. Box 292

East Prairie, MO 63845