Barbara J. Wells Pate

Barbara J. Wells Pate passed away on December 11, 2014, at her home on Pate Acres Dairy Farm, Maryville. She is survived by Scott Blair, whom she considered a second son, her sister, Nancy Wells Zern of Fl, as well as several nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by husband, Mac Pate, a son, Mac Pate, Jr., and her parents, Helen and Howell Wells. She graduated from Central High School in Fountain City, TN in 1943, and then graduated from Maryville College in 1947. Barbara taught at Bungalow Grammar School for three years and the Fairview Grammar School for twenty one years. She belonged to Fairview United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be graveside at Magnolia Cemetery on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. where she will be interred next to her beloved husband, Mac. The service will be officiated by Rev. Jerry Russell. Friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Barbara asked that memorial donations be made to the Fairview United Methodist Church, 2508 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37803, for mission work in Zimbabwe. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com