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Obituary:

It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Sue Pate announce her passing. Rita peacefully passed away at 2:45 on July 11, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in the Woodlands. Rita went to be with her Lord and her parents at the age of 75. She was surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren holding hands and sharing memories as she left this world.

Rita was predeceased by her parents, Robert Arlie Crow and Valdoraine Dotson Crow. Rita will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Jep Pate. She is also fondly remembered by her son, Alan Pate of Magnolia and his wife Tracie Pate, daughter Valerie Pate of Spring. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Heather Pate, Chris Pate, Sarah Pate, Jenna Pate, Kim Wallace and Amber Corpuz and her two great-grandchildren Addison Pate and Wyatt Wallace.

Rita had a strong love for her family and friends. The people that she loved and treasured where the most important things to her. She measured value in friendships and family not by possessions. She lived by her heart and hear hearts passion. She was the first to plan a fun filled event, trip or the first to wish kind words and support to a friend. She loved life and friends to the fullest and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved to decorate and make her home beautiful and inviting to friends and family. She loved to help others with decorating their home if they wanted the help. She loved to make each holiday special and decorate for all holidays. She took great pride in watching her children and grandchildren grow. She was always their biggest fan and only wanted great things for them. When they reached an achievement, she was filled with love and pride and always sharing the stories with her friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Drive, Spring, Texas 77379 at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 20, 2018. Following the service her loving husband, JE will be hosting a celebration at the family home at 18502 Arlan Lake Drive, Spring, Texas 77378 to honor her memory.

The service will be conducted by Rev. Louis Perrin, a family friend from La Marque. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.kleinfh.com. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the American Cancer Center, which was one of Rita's favorite charities that she donated to since the passing of her father.

(Published by Klein Funeral Home of Spring, TX)

Rita married Jep Earl Pate, Jr. 21 Jul 1962, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Jep was born 13 May 1940, Henderson County, Texas, USA; died 16 Dec 2019, Spring, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

A.W. — T.D. Chambers. [Group Sheet]

C.R. married T.I. Hansen [Group Sheet]