Joyce Marie

Tate

Joyce was preceded in death by her children Steven Harris and Sha'quilla Harris beloved parents, Endie Mae Harris and Curtis Glenn; Godmother Arcola Wax, her sisters,Sharon Hall, Ollie Lee Glenn, and Betty Glenn; her brothers,Otis Harris, Andrew Glenn; and her lifelong friend, Alvin Baldwin.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving husband, Charles "Bobby" Tate, and her beloved daughter, Queshetha "Cookie" Harris, who was the pride and joy of her life.

She is also survived by her devoted sister, Peggy (Jimmie), and her sisters Naomi Harris, Karelen Harris, Ruth Glenn,Christine Glenn, Lela Means, Bobbie Lankster, and Sarah McThoish. She also leaves her devoted brothers, Eddie (Carolyn) Harris, James (Angelina)Harris, Edward (Ashley) Harris, and Leon Harris.

Joyce also leaves to cherish her memory her sisters-in-love, Joyce Nord, Loretta Tate, and Irma Hall; and her brothers-in-love, Willie Tate, Howard Tate, and Herman Tate.

She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews, including

her special niece, LaFaye (Lamar) Harris-Perkins. She also leaves many beloved cousins, especially Hester
Taylor, Geraldine Burke, Betty Yates, Leigh Taylor-Rodgers,Carrie Campbell and Berdia Young along with a host of other loving cousins, relatives, and friends, including her devoted friend, Nevada Robinson.

Though Joyce has departed this earthly life, the love she shared, the lessons she taught, and the memories she
created will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of faith, compassion, and
unconditional love will continue to inspire generations to come.

A public visitation for Ms. Joyce Marie Tate will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Rice & Reese Funeral Home 925 S. Bessemer Ave. Prichard, AL 36610. Funeral Service will began at 10:00 AM. Interment will place in the Whispering Pines Cemetery Whistler, AL.