Rosie V. Pate, 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Lampstand Health and Rehab of Bryan. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Family graveside services are set for 10 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2010, at Bryan City Cemetery with Rev. John Free officiating.
Rosie was born April 28, 1911 in Victoria, Texas, to Alfred and Berta Stevens. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Bryan. She loved her Lord and Family over all else. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 75 years, Clyde Pate Sr., infant son, Clyde Pate Jr., sister, Laura Mae Phillips and brother, Alfred Stevens.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Nita and Frank Murphy, of Bryan, Texas; sister, Mary Dee Rosier, of Bryan, Texas; brother, R.P. Stevens, of Bryan, Texas; grandchildren, Bobby Murphy and wife, Dawn, Mike Murphy and wife, Vanessa; great grandchildren, Jacob Drenon and wife, Tamara, Garrett Murphy, Hunter Murphy and Tamara Murphy; and great-great grandchild, Kimber Jade Drenon.
The family extends special thanks and appreciation to the staff at Lampstand Health and Rehab of Bryan for their compassion and care. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Bryan building fund.
It is always hard to lose your mother, no matter how long she has been disabled. May God be with both of you and your family during this time of your sorrow. Take heart that she is now under the care of the Lord.
Jack & Virginia
Dear Nita, Frank and family,
Am so sorry for your loss, but as I heard a minister say one time “now she has the perfect healing.” It is never easy to give up a loved one, especially a Mother (my Mom was nearly 95), no matter their age, but you know where she is now (as I did) which is such a blessing and comfort.
To express our deep sympathy to you on your loss. May God’s Speed Be With The Pate Family.
cjo