Joyce Pate Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joyce Pate of Cottondale, Alabama, departing on January 25, 2025 at the age of 73. Joyce leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid adieu to Joyce's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Joyce has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Murphy Franklin and Annie Mills; her sisters, Linda Lawley and Peggy Keith; and her granddaughter Mahagen Joy Serviss.
She is survived by: her husband Carl David Pate; her daughter Cynthia Pate; her siblings, Diane Shinholster, Thomas Franklin (Wanda) and Joseph Franklin (Mary Lou); her grandchildren, Molly Serviss White (Joe), Lindsey Morganne Serviss and Tanner Jakob Serviss (April); and her great grandchild Aubrie Hayden White.
