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Helen Ethelene Tate
Date Of Birth:	May 11, 1926
Date Of Death:	August 24, 2010
Service Date:	2:00 p.m. Friday Payntetown Pentecostal Church 4824 S. Harrell Rd., Bloomington, IN

Helen Ethelene Tate went home to be with our Heavenly Father at Monroe Hospital on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. She was born in Indianapolis on May 11, 1926. She was the daughter of Cletus and Mary (Lucas) Axsom. She was a life-long member of the New Paynetown Pentecostal Church. She was retired from RCA. She was employed at Indiana University, Dept. of Biology and the Dept. of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.

Survivors include husband of 62 years Dwight E. Tate, one daughter Patricia R. Hooten (Gene); One Daughter In-Law Rita Tate, four sisters, Margaret Bock, Susie Verseman, Betty Barger, Sharon Varner and one brother, Chester Axsom . She is also survived by her grandchildren Jeffrey Hooten (Marcia), Jennifer Smith (Kelly), Jeremy Hooten (Jessica), Dustin (Jennifer) Tate and Sheena Tate, 10 great grandchildren and by her loving puppy Toy. And several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey Dwight Tate, four brothers, Cletus Axsom,Jr., Alva Axsom, David Axsom, Charles Axsom ; one sister Clara Axsom.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 27th at Paynetown Pentecostal Church, 4824 S. Harrell Rd., Bloomington with Rev. Cheryl Crum officiating. Burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour preceding the services on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be to the Paynetown Pentecostal Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org. Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37, Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

From: Mary Beth Winburn
Location:Bloomington, IN
Patty, I know what you are going through; take comfort in knowing that she's in better hands now. I asked her to watch over Ashley for me and I know she is. We will see them all again soon. If you need anything please let me know. Love you, Mary

From: Josh Bock
Location:Camp Pendleton, CA
Grandma, I'm sorry to hear about Aunt Ethel. I love you and will keep you in my prayers. Love, Josh PVT, USMC

From: Cathy Todd
Location:Bloomington
I'm happy to have been able to know Helen. She was a great lady and will be missed coming in the Biology Stockroom. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cathy

From: bro gills and connie gills
Location:lake wales fl
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.We charish the special times we had with her, she will be greatly missed.God will keep you strong threw this.Shes home now in his presents with all gods saints and we will be able to join her soon. Give you dad our love. bro gills and connie vickers

From: Melissa Gray
Location:Bloomington, IN
To the Whole Family of the Late and Great Helen Tate, You are in my prayers, you are in my Heart. Just remember your not far from my thoughts. I may not have known Helen like a family member, but her Daughter and Granddaughter are part of a family here at IU. Lover and Prayers, Melissa Gray

From: Rev. Joel & Martha Johnson
Location:Lakeland, Florida
Our love and prayers are with the family at this time. We have many fond memories of Helen Tate at our church (Eastside Assembly of God in Winter Haven, FL.) She and Dwight were so faithful to be in every service and sang in many services. We cherish the memories that we have made with them. Love and prayers, Rev. & Mrs. Joel Johnson

From: Marla Gray
Location:Bloomington, IN
Dear Patty, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your special memories of your Mommy give you comfort at this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Marla Gray.

From: Greg Bock
Location:Denver, Colorado
Uncle Dwight and Cousin Patty, Sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you both! Sincerely, Greg Bock