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Jean Tate Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jean Tate of Cross Plains, Tennessee, who passed away on September 20, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Tate to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Jean's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Groves and Ora Lee Gray-Groves; her husband Gordon Tate; and her sisters, Mildred Laney (Charles) and Judy Black (James).

She is survived by: her daughters, Debbie Read-Fuimaono (Sioeli) of Joelton and Deena Read of White House; and her brother Leonard Groves. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, & nephews.

A graveside service was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Cross Plains Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home Inc



Fri

Sep 26

Graveside service

Cross Plains Cemetery

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