Edna Myrl (Warren) Pate

Edna Myrl, nee Warren, Pate, age 85, of Castleberry AL. passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017, in the Westgate Village Nursing Facility in Brewton AL. due to complications from Alzheimer's. Known as "Miz Pate" to her students, she was a beloved teacher who taught for over 30 years, with 29 years of service to the students and families of Conecuh County, AL. Prior to her educational service, she proudly served her country for 20 years as the spouse of career Air Force veteran TSgt Edward Pate, accompanying him, along with their children, to numerous domestic and international duty assignments.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at London Baptist Church, where she was a lifetime member, serving as a Sunday School teacher and VBS director. Interment was in the London Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Nicholas Gandy and Rev. Thomas E. White officiated.

Cope Keahey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include sons: Edward S. Pate of Pensacola FL. and William S. (Sandra) Pate of Mobile AL.

Daughters: Susan Pate (Ricky) Reeves of Castleberry AL., Sandra Holland of Castleberry AL. and Sarah J. Pate of Castleberry AL.

One brother: Billy N. (Gail) Warren of Castleberry AL.

12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Third Grade Class at Conecuh County Junior High School, 2347 Cleveland Ave., Castleberry, AL 36432.  Checks should be made payable to the school with the memo item "In honor of Edna Pate." Cash donations may be brought by the school office.

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