Frances Tate

Frances E. McGinnis Tate, 97, of Concord passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Friday, January 10, 2020 at Parkwood Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Coble and Rev. Michael Waters officiating. She will be laid to rest in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm until 2pm prior to the service at the church.

Mrs. Tate was born on April 16, 1922 in Union County. She a longtime member of Parkwood Baptist Church and was involved with several ministries, including missions, youth, and seniors throughout the years. Frances loved to sew, cook, shop, and take care of children. She was loved by everyone.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles Edward Tate, Sr.; parents, Florence Pope McGinnis and William Calvin McGinnis; son-in-law, John Michael Thomas; grandson, John Michael Thomas II; and siblings.

Left to cherish her memories are children, Kay Thomas, David Tate and wife Janice, and Charles “Eddie” Tate II and wife Tammy; grandchildren, Ashley Dupont, April Jennings, Cody Tate, and Katelyn Tate; and great-grandchildren, Grace Dupont, Rylan Jennings, Oksana Dupont, and Colin Jennings.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Parkwood Baptist Church1069 Central Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027.