Karen "Sissy" Tate's obituary , Passed away on March 18, 2026 in Lamar, Arkansas

Karen "Sissy" Tate

November 14, 1955 - March 18, 2026 (70 years old)

Lamar, Arkansas

Karen "Sissy" Tate's obituary , Passed away on March 18, 2026 in Lamar, Arkansas

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Hardwicke Funeral Home

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Karen "Sissy" Tate

November 14, 1955 - March 18, 2026 (70 years old)

Lamar, Arkansas

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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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hardwicke Funeral Home



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Mon

Mar 23

Visitation

Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel
509 W Main St, Clarksville, AR 72830

Tue

Mar 24

Funeral service

Lamar Methodist Church
509 W Main St, Clarksville, AR 72830

Tue

Mar 24

Burial

Lamar Cemetery
190 E Quarry St, Lamar, AR 72846

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