Rose M Pate

Rose Marie Pate, age 75, died Friday, September 20, 2013 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Rose was born on November 24, 1937 in Savannah, GA to the late Luther and Mary (Cromley) Martin. She was a nursing assistant for many years. Rose enjoyed being a mother and grandmother and family was her life. She also enjoyed listening to country music. Rose was a parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Left to cherish her memory are her children Donald (Carol) Miles, Inverness; Thomas (Lori) Denby, Clermont, Theresa (John) Fitzgerald, Clermont, Martha Hubbell, Inverness and Catherine (Donald) Hester, Jupiter; her brother, Anthony (Anita) Horton, Savannah, GA; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with private arrangements.