Colleen Reynolds Tate, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered her eternal rest on July 28, 2023, while at her son's home in Duluth, GA. Colleen was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late CS and Lillie Marie Eaker Reynolds and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Fred Tate. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory "Greg" Tate, her sister, Sarah Moree Grayson, and her brothers, Jimmy, Floyd, Pat, Thomas, Roy, and Carl Reynolds.

Colleen was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher, led Girls in Action, was an Acteen leader and enjoyed helping with church plays. She began her career in nursing in 1952 at the tender age of 16 when she began volunteering at Kings Mountain Hospital as a Candy Striper. She later worked as a nursing assistant, ward secretary and pharmacy technician. After her retirement, Colleen continued to stay busy by creating beautiful tapestries and artwork and attending Metrolina Expo where she sold her wares. Colleen was a dedicated employee of Harris Funeral Home for 25 years. She assisted countless families during their time of grief and her compassion and care always made those difficult times easier to navigate. Colleen and Fred were always civic minded and dedicated to helping their community become a better place. She served on the first Bethlehem Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary as well as the Bethware Progressive Club's Ladies Auxiliary. Colleen enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her beautiful flowers, spending time at the beach, and was an avid reader. She always placed others before herself and was a born caretaker. Colleen was a wonderful cook and loved nothing more than feeding those she cared for. She was a wonderful and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Her contributions to her community and family will be remembered for a lifetime and her love and compassion will never be forgotten by everyone who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Son: Mike Tate and wife Susan, Duluth, GA

Daughter-in-law: Kim Porter Tate, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Brooks Tate (Elizabeth), Kristen Marie Peeler (Cody), Catherine Sullender Stocks (Carl), and Sarah Marie Tate

Great Grandchildren: Callahan Gregory Tate, Skyler Mae Peeler, Ashlynn Rose King, Damon Tate Stocks, and Avianna Tate

A host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Steve Taylor and Reverend David Blanton officiating

VISITATION: Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the Christian Activity Center of Bethlehem Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA