Memorial services for Laura Lee Tate, 68, of Keller, Texas, will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Blessings Funeral Home in Mansfield,
Texas. Laura passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Laura was born Dec. 12, 1953, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford Delmas Horn and Norma Lee Deatherage Horn. She married Gerry "David" Tate on December 22, 1973, in Waxahachie, Texas. Laura was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Jesse Tate and wife Tabitha of Arlington, Texas, and daughter Kellina Hall and husband Tommy of Ben Wheeler, Texas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, brothers Reggie Horn and wife Katie and Kevin Horn and wife Fabiola.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren Christopher Hall, Sarah Hall, and Noah Hall, and several unborn grandchildren that she also deeply cherished. Laura was well known as a heartfelt prayer warrior, who wouldn't hesitate to spiritually battle on behalf of those she loved. She was a dedicated poetry writer and had several children's stories in progress. She was a friend to many and deeply loved by her entire extended family.
Laura was an avid horse lover and owner, and spent several years volunteering for a local horse rescue. In honor of her dedication to her beloved horses, we are asking for memorial gifts to be made in the name of LAURA TATE to Colby's Crew Horse Rescue: https://colbyscrewrescue.org/home
~ See ya soon mama,
I will miss our many talks,
and all the fierce prayers you prayed
over me and your grandchildren.
I am so thankful for the time we had together
before you had your heavenly promotion. I will
miss you like crazy till we meet again.
Love you forever and a day, Kellina.
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