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Mary Evelyn Tate

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Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory

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Lawrence, Kansas

Mary Tate Obituary

Graveside inurnment for Mary Evelyn Tate, 82, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Friday, at Washington Creek Cemetery.

She died Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Mary was born April 11, 1935, in Lone Star, KS, the daughter of Fred C. and Cora B. Hoover Flory. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1953.

She was a lifelong member of the Lone Star Church of the Brethren. Mary enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She belonged to a knitting group for over 50 Years. Mary was a true fan of KU Basketball. She enjoyed visiting with her cousins at their monthly lunch.

Mary married her husband of 64 years, Lanny R. Tate on October 4, 1953, he survives of the home.

Other survivors include their children Steven Tate(Susan), Silver Lake, KS, Susan Turner, Lawrence, Dawn Tate(Terri Jacobson, Caregiver), Lawrence; grandchildren Demetria White (Warren), Eudora, KS, Megan Whitney (James), Pittsburg, KS, Pete Turner (Rachel) Lenexa, KS, Lauren Tate (Bill), Kansas City, MO, Elijah Turner, Lawrence, KS; Great grandchildren, Maliya White, Zoey White, Audrey Whitney; Flory sisters, Irene Williams, Jacksonville, FL, Belle Nelson, St. Augustine, FL, Lucille Batson (Jim) McPherson, KS.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Francis Flory, Lucinda Rose Flory, Ben Flory, Lois Hanna, and Virgil Flory.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Living Opportunities (CLO), sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online condolences may be made at rumsey-yost.com

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2017.
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I have to believe that the entire Tate family and everyone that knew Mary have their hearts broken. Mary had a perpetual smile and kindness that will never be forgotten. She always made you feel that you were a part of her immediate family when you were around her. Everyone in the Tate family were lucky to have her and will forever miss her.

Edward Taylor

November 17, 2017

We are very saddened to hear of Marys passing. She will be missed very much. A great deal of love, compassion and history will be just a few of her attributes that go with her.

Michelle & Stan Flory

November 14, 2017

I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tate family.

Ron and Brenda Payne

November 14, 2017

Mary was the most thoughtful and friendliest neighbor who lived on our block--at a time when we often don't know the
names of the the people who live next door to us! I shall miss her so much! Lanny, I am so sorry.

Barbara Crews

November 14, 2017

So sorry for your loss Lanny, may God bless you and your family at this difficult time.

Galen Gillaspie

November 14, 2017

Mary you will be greatly missed

Galen White

November 14, 2017

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