Martha Tate

July 29, 1914 - October 7, 2013

Martha Tate, age 99, of Damascus, Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013 at her residence. She was a life long resident of Damascus, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Walter and Mandy Johnson. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus and a member of the Damascus Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Tate; one son, Freddie Ray Tate; one daughter, Wanda Faye Moretz and her husband, Aubrey Moretz; three grandchildren, Donald Carroll Madron, Tommy Jack Madron, and David Wayne Tate; and a son-in-law, Bobby Madron. She is survived by one daughter, Lorraine Madron of Mountain City, Tennessee; one son, Billy Wayne Tate and his wife, Pat, of Fredericksburg, Virginia; five grandchildren, Sheri Jessee, Lisa Anderson and her husband, Frank, Jeannie Blevins and her husband, Max, Mike Moretz and his wife, Nina, and Kenneth Tate; four great grandchildren, Ryan Jessee, Scotty Moretz, Jessica Tate, and Ashley Tate; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 11, 2013 at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia with Pastor David Griffin officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 993, Damascus, Virginia 24236. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Tate and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, (276)-475-3631.