Lillie Mae Richards Pate, 92, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at a Center nursing home. She was born January 1, 1916 in Shelby County to Robert "Bob" Henry Richards and Sally Louanna Bishop Richards. Ms. Pate was a member of the Timpson missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Sammy Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Survivors include:

Sons:
Verbon V. Pate, Jr. & wife Elizabeth of Center
Jerry P. Pate & wife Debra of Center

Daughter, Virginia A. Goodrum of Center

Grandchildren:
Robert Clinton Pate & wife Lori of Luling
Jeaniece Pate Mukherjee & husband Dave of Ft. Worth
Brandy Goodrum Cook & husband John of Jacksonville
Sherry Goodrum Sorensen of Lexington, Kentucky

Great Grandchildren:
Woods, Charles & Vivian

Sister, Bobbie Lemerle Gary of Center

Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Verbon V. Pate, Sr.
Sisters, Laura Richards Deason and Era Richards Ramsey Adams
Parents, Robert "Bob"