The Family Circle for Mrs. Teresa Thrift Tate, age 54 of Phenix City, will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. (CST) at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville. Burial will follow at a later date at Mt. Gilead Community Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Tate passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at her residence. Born in Alexander City, she spent most of her life in Roanoke and Wadley before moving to Phenix City three years ago. Mrs. Tate earned her Associates Degree from Southern Union Community College and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 13 years, working the last few years at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. She was always helping others and was a nurturer by heart. Mrs. Tate loved going skydiving, canoeing/floating down the Tallapoosa River and fishing. She also enjoyed gardening, and was great at growing tomatoes. Mrs. Tate loved people and was a second mother to many; she loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandson.
Mrs. Tate is survived by her son, Lee Tate (Amber) of Salem, her grandson, Noah Tate, two brothers: Robert Thrift (Michelle) of Section and Scott Thrift (Jennifer) of Notasulga, three nieces/daughters: Summer Duffee (Channon), Paige Roberts and Aleshia Slaughter (Scott), and one nephew/son, Phillip Roberts, many other nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. Thrift and Opal Butler Thrift, two sisters: Marilyn and Lisa Roberts, and her infant brother, Jimmy Wayne Thrift.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 12:30 P.M. until family and friends time at 1:00 P.M. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville.
Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville is in charge of the arrangements.
