Obituaries

Ms. Judy Ann Tucker Tate was born April 14, 1955 to Mr. Willie Frank Tucker and the late Mildred Tucker in Newnan, Georgia. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, she completed the final chapter of her earthly home and silently entered her place of eternal rest.

Judy attended the Coweta County School System and worked at the Bibbs Manufacting Company for several years as a supervisor until the company went out of business. She also worked as a caretaker to many in the community.

Judy accepted Christ at an early age and joined as a member of the Mount Gilead United Methodist Church of Grantville, Georgia and joined in fellowship with Sword of the Lord Ministries of Newnan, Georgia where she served until her death.

She served faithfully in both ministries as usher and secretary of the United Methodist Women's Ministry. She loved spending time with her family and friends and was always willing to assist where services were needed. She enjoyed traveling to gospel singings and patiently helping others.

Judy was united in Holy Matrimony on July 6, 1996 to the late Mario James Tate whom she dearly loved. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2001.

She leaves to cherish her memories, father, Mr. Willie Frank Tucker of Riverdale, GA; two brothers, Willie E. Tucker of Newnan, GA, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tucker (Christine) of Senoia, GA; five sisters, Dianne Robinson of Newnan, GA, Rebecca Smith of Fairburn, GA, Mr. and Mrs. John Pullins (Betty) of Newnan, GA, Annette Roberts and Zelous North of Newnan, GA; two grandchildren, Shareen Tate and Ivan Braggs both of Atlanta, GA; one sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome McCrary (Sharon); nine brothers-in-law, Oro Tate, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Richard Tate of Atlanta, GA, Lonnie Tate of Florida, Rico Tate, Cody Tate, Jacko Tate, Robert Tate, Onzell Harris, Roger Harris all of Boston MA; one God-father, Wille Roger Foster; four aunts, Katie McGinty and Arrie Lee Davis both of Newnan, GA, Vivian Lay of Atlanta, GA, and Mary Houston of Cincinnati, OH; one uncle, Mr. Melvin Lay (Viola); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.