VERNA (PYLE) TATE, 96, passed away March 25, 2018.
She was a retired employee of L & N Railroad, a member of Fern Creek United Methodist Church, former member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, and long time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Verna was an avid and gifted china painter, who also loved gardening and everything dachshund.
Preceding her in death was her devoted husband of 66 years, Robert H. Tate, parents, Edward and Beulah (Dodson) Pyle, and brother, John Pyle.
Survivors include her son, Rev. R. Gregory Tate and his wife, Arlene.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2- 8 p.m. Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth, 1115 Ashgrove Road, Nicholasville, KY. 40356.