The passing of Gerldene Tate Ellington (Tallahassee, Florida), born in Bonifay, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 6, 2024 at the age of 82. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Marvin Zander Tate and Vonnie Louise Wood Tate; and her siblings, James Tate, Jerry Tate, Johnny Tate and Cheryl Studstill.

She is survived by : her husband Robert Lee Ellington; her daughters, Judy Morris (Brian) and Robin Songer (Scott); her grandchildren, Lauren Lazar (Benjamin), Lisa Mims (Mitchell), Allie Adams (Calvin), Amy Higginbotham (Caleb), Matthew Sampson (Lacey), Jennifer Songer, Patrick Morris and Paul Morris (Mallory); her great grandchildren, Mason Whitlow, Kenley Songer, Bryson Mims, Luka Lazar, Esther Lazar, Cassidy Sampson, Phoebe Songer, Hadley Higginbotham, Thomas Morris, Evelyn Morris, Dakota Robert Sampson and Magnolia Dene; and her siblings, Grace Rhodes, Sonja Kellum (Sonny), Billy Tate (Betty), Kenneth Tate and Michael Tate (Louise).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lighthouse Children's Home, 7771 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32309.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Abbey Funeral Home