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Lee Tate Obituary
ANDERSON, SC - Belinda Lee Katonak Tate, 56, wife of Jimmy Tate, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her residence.
Born July 7, 1958 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of Paul Richard and Lynne Hartley Katonak. She was a graduate of Clemson University, class of 1980, and was an accountant with Southern Concrete and Construction Co. Lee was active in her community, having served as PTA President at Concord Elementary School and McCants Middle School. She served as President of Anderson Junior League in 1998 and was a charter member of the Anderson Area Clemson Club where she currently served as secretary. For 13 years, she taught 2 and 3 year olds in the Pre-School at Central Presbyterian Church. Lee was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for a number of years.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Jimmy Tate of the home; son, Tommy Tate and wife, Caroline of Anderson; daughter, Jenny Tate of Atlanta; parents, Paul and Lynne Katonak of Aiken; sister, Wendy Fitzgerald and husband, Dennis of Aiken; brother, Brian Katonak and wife, Carrie of Aiken; mother-in-law, Betty B. Tate of Anderson; and brother-in-law, Patrick Tate and wife, Laura of Raleigh, NC.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Tommy Tate.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at St. John's United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Dan Batson. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sullivan-King Mortuary. The family is at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church youth program, 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
Sullivan-King Mortuary, Anderson, SC. 864-225-5431.
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Wanda Morgan
August 21, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady. My prayers are with you.
Edward, Ann and Sydney Newburn
August 11, 2014
We were very saddened to hear of Lee's passing, and we wish Brian and both the Katonak and Tate families our deepest condolences.
Gloria & Larry Whitfield
August 7, 2014
Tate Family,
We are lifting you all in prayer as you take this journey to healing your hearts from this loss. Lee was such a big-hearted and spirited woman and I know she adored her family. She will be missed so much by so many. The most important light at the end of this darkness is that this isn't "goodbye"....only "see you later....for eternity...."
Bart & Laura Krulic
August 5, 2014
Lee was such a special person & friendly neighbor. She was so dear to us when we moved to Brittany Park. She was president when I was in Jr. League & her giving nature was always inspiring. We will miss her. Her personality was such a treasure.
Taylor
August 5, 2014
Brain and Carrie and the entire Tate and Katonak family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rep. Bill and Donna Taylor
Aiken County
August 5, 2014
Lynn and Paul, I am so sorry for the loss of Lee. I"m sure she was a light in your life and there are no words that will fill the sadness in your life. I am so very sorry. Nancy Watts
Brenda Vander Mey
August 5, 2014
Peace be with you.
August 5, 2014
We're so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Tom and Laurie
Robert & Malinda Treacy
August 4, 2014
Our hearts are with you and your family.
Susan Greene Lockwood
August 4, 2014
Lee was a lady full of grace and love. My prayers are all of you in this time of grieving.
August 4, 2014
I am so happy that I got to meet such a sweet and caring lady. Prayers for peace and comfort to all of you. Max and Lily Bowser
Malinda Overman
August 4, 2014
My thoughts, love, and prayers are with all of you.
Jonathan & Donna Edwards
August 4, 2014
Love, thought & prayers are with you.
Dennis Fowler
August 4, 2014
Jimmy and family- I am saddened to read your dear wife and mother of your children has passed on to glory. God bless you with his special presence and peace as you grieve for her and remember all she has meant to each of you.
August 3, 2014
Lifting your family in prayer! Cherish all your sweet memories of Lee. Joe & Kathy Skinner
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