Karen Tate Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Tate of Lamar, Arkansas, who passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Karen Tate or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Doyle Sparks and Evelyn Sparks (Davis); and her brothers, Kenneth Sparks, Gary Sparks and Kevin Sparks (Brandy).
She is survived by: her husband James Tate; her children, David Chavers (Kelly), Terry Paul Chavers (Laura) and Shian Salinas (Edgar); her brother Danny Aquilar (Jennifer); her sisters-in-law, Nancy Sparks and Ann Sparks; her grandchildren, Chloe Chavers, Lindsey Watson and Kelsey Cline; and her great grandchildren, Brylee Crutchfield, Jacy Cline, Gentry Dickerson, Timber Jo Watson, Noah Salinas, Hudson Salinas and Sophie Salinas.
