Sadie Marie Tate Hagerstown, Maryland Obituary

Sadie Marie Tate

Sadie Marie Tate, 87, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born on January 17, 1932 to the late Charles Carson Austin and Emma Williams Austin. Sadie was a 1949 graduate of Bluefield High School in WV and a 1950 graduate of McLean Business College. In 1951, she married Clyde Junior Tate. Sadie was the consummate Army wife and fulfilled the responsibilities of that role perfectly. She moved 37 times during her husbands military career and retirement. Family was her life. She was a devoted stay-at-home mom who absolutely loved her family above all else. Her sense of humor, lively spirit, strength, courage in adversity, and willingness to help whenever needed endeared her to everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Col. (Ret.) Clyde J. Tate, her daughter, Jerri McNew and her husband, Richard of Hagerstown, MD, her son, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Clyde "Butch" Tate II and his wife, Lynn of Fairfax Station, VA, her granddaughter, Sarah Morris and her husband, Chris of Leesburg, VA, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Iva Culbertson, Jean Summers-Perine, and Betty Doughten, and her brothers, Lawrence Austin, Buck Austin, Harless "Snag" Austin, Bob Austin, and Howard Austin. Family and friends are welcomed for a visitation on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 11:30am-12:30pm at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Boulevard in Hagerstown. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation on Friday and will begin at 12:30pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742 or John Wesley United Methodist Church, 129 N Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
January 17, 1932 - August 9, 201901/17/193208/09/2019
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Minnich Funeral Home
February 12, 2021
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Pamela Waters
September 21, 2019
Jerri and Butch! I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, She was a very wonderful woman I enjoy my time with your Mother we had some fun times together. I was very honored to be her caregiver. She will be forever in my heart.
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Mike and Susie McCabe
August 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss and may Sadie rest in peace. She was always great to me while growing up with Butch.
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Mike, LeaAnn and Matthew Weilbacher
August 15, 2019
Butch,Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
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Beth Heitz
August 14, 2019
Sadie was a real southern lady. The many times spent with Sadie and Clyde are the most precious and treasured times of our life and will never be forgotten. She will be missed and loved forever. Beth, Rich and boys.
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Larry Dutton
August 14, 2019
To COL Tate, Terri & Butch So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lawrence & Gerry Culbertson
August 14, 2019
May aunt Sadie rest in pease with our Lord. God bless you Uncle Tate . May he give you strength thru this time of loss & grief. Take strength in your faith & family . We love you.
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Barry and Karen Peters
August 13, 2019
Our sincerest sympathy to the family of Sadie Tate! She was a beautiful lady and was loved by her Black Rock neighbors! May God give you the strength to endure this most difficult time; and, may loving memories sustain you! Sincerely,
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Mike and Pam Williams
August 12, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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