She was a housewife, a Baptist and loved to fish, garden and can. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Chester Brixie and two sons, Tony Ray Tate and Steven Mike Tate.
Survivors include her husband, James Steele of Star City; three sons, James A. Tate, David Tate and Paul Tate and wife Christi, all of Star City; four daughters, Mary Murphy of Star City, Paula Trotter and husband James of Monticello, Deborah Carrington and husband Robert and Marie Steele all of Humphrey; three brothers, Steve Brixie of Ohio, John Brixie of Gillette and Wilburn Brixie of Humphrey; three sisters; Magaline McCarty of Star City, Irene Winders of Monticello and Eveline Brixie of Pine Bluff; eleven grandchildren, Danny Carrington, Jr., B.J. Tate, Michael Forrest, Timothy Tate, Justin Carrington, Brandon Tate, Steven Tate, Leah Carrington, Tonya Tate, Felicia Williams, and Candace Chapman, five step-grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren
Condolences(11)
Ben & Carolyn Adams
, TX Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Ms. Winders..as you know, I didn't know Ms. Edith was your sister untill the night at the funeral home. She was a special lady. I am truly blessed to still have a part of her through you. Like you, she always had a smile on her face. She was a very hard worker. Bennie and I will pray for you tonight that God help you through this hard time. You know how to reach us if you need anything at all. I love you. ....CarolynMyla Sivils
monticello, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 My heart is saddened. I have so many wonderful memories of Edith, her n James were my Dad n Moms best friends. Her n mom are in Heaven now together catching up , canning n quilting together. I pray you all are doing well n know you are all in my thoughts, prayers ny heart n my God give you comfort . Myla
Marie Collier Rodela
McGehee, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 I worker with Edith at Burlington.She was a sweet friend who I introduced her to my step-dad after my mom passed.
It was love at first sight between her and James!
She was a wonderful woman who loved all her children.
She taught me to make home made biscuits and how to fry deer meat. We ate many meals at her home.
What an honor it was to know her.
Love to the family.
You all will be in my prayers.
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 FamilyLove and prayers
James and Kathy
Susan Hensley
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 30, 2012 Ms. Edith was a very sweet woman who will be greatly missed. I have some very fond memories with this family while growing up! Paula and family, you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers!Phillip Brixie
Alexander, AR Wednesday, August 29, 2012 I just want to say that I am sorry for your loss and that you are ever in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Edith is finally home now and doing better than any of us ever thought about doing. She will be greatly missed but she will forever live on in that special place we have reserved for her in our hearts.elizabeth brixie
humphrey, AR Wednesday, August 29, 2012 gone to soon but never forgotten we will always love and remember you ,rest in peace ,,, love you sweet lady from wilbern and familyTina Brixie
, AR Wednesday, August 29, 2012 I wish I could be there, but Steve is. I will miss her a lot. God Bless all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this . Love TinaRichard E Carrington
Jacksonville, AR Wednesday, August 29, 2012 A wonderful and lovely lady. We will miss you for sure!Judy Burt Campbell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 29, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.May GOD be with you in your time of need.Raney & Sons
Fordyce,, AR Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.W.A. , Roger, Patricia, Suny, Marion, and Porter