Frances Alderson Tate

July 12, 1924 - April 17, 2019

Frances Alderson Tate, 94, formerly of the Laurel Grove Community departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Mrs. Tate was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on July 12, 1924 a daughter of the late Richard Clarence Alderson and Ellen Moses Alderson. Mrs. Tate was a homemaker and was a member of Laurel Grove Baptist Church and the Sally Chaney Sunday school class. She married Charles Dudley Tate, who died on August 16, 1994. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Burks, Celia Wilkerson (John), Charlene Allen (Bill); a brother, Norman Alderson (Betty); five grandchildren, Jennifer Hutchinson (Chris), Jason Allen Collie, Tiffany Smith (Joe), J.D. Carter (Kristi), Bethany Lee (Jeff); and eight great-grandchildren, Abby, Arynn, Aric, Ella, Mia, Harper, Ayla, and Luna. In addition to her husband five brothers, two sisters, and a special friend, Wendell Smith, predeceased her. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel. A private family graveside will be held at Highland Burial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of Roman Eagle North East Wing for the love and care for Mrs. Tate for the last six years. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Tate family.