1933
2012
PATE
Dorothy Sue Jordan Pate died on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Sue was born in Talladega, Alabama, on December 22, 1933 to Kate Powell Norman Jordan and Troy Carlton Jordan. They moved to Mobile during the Second World War, and Sue attended Craighead School and Barton Academy before going to Murphy High School, from which she graduated in 1951. She had many fond memories of Murphy and her friends and thoroughly enjoyed the many reunions of the Class of 1951.
Sue entered the University of Alabama in the fall of 1951 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1958, after a lapse of four years during which she accompanied her husband throughout his tour of duty in the U. S. Navy. Subsequently, she was in the graduate psychology program at the University of Alabama from 1959 to 1961 and in the graduate English program at Georgia State College (now Georgia State University). She loved the academic life and was a life-long student with particular interests in language, literature, and music.
On June 8, 1954, Sue married James Lester Pate, whom she had met in a senior seminar in psychology in the summer term of 1953. They have two daughters, Debra Sue and Laura Katrine. Other survivors are Velera Nell Pate (sister-in-law), Thomas Gerald Pate (brother-in-law), Hazel Lillian Compton (cousin), Arthur Kenneth Womble, Jr. (nephew), and Teresa Maria Kominos (niece-in-law).
Sue worked as a psychological technician at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; as an administrator in the Webster Division of McGraw-Hill; as a paralegal at Long, Alridge, Hiner, Stevens, and Sumners; and as an administrator in various cable television companies. She retired in 1995.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Weinstein Hospice, 3150 Howell Mill Road, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30327 or a charity of one's choice are requested. Visitation will be at the Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012.
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December 18, 2012
Roulettei Gildersleeve
I appreciate Sue for many, many gifts--her highest regard for all people; her qualities of loyalty, support, humor, education, wisdom, family, and diversity; I could go on. Sue taught me how to tie a ribbon so that the ties are flat. She modeled how to be oneself in corporate America. Sue introduced me to writers that I might not have discovered. She taught me how to proof and edit. She helped me hate split infinitives. She was a thoughtful giver, having bestowed upon me a candlestick that began as a baby shoe last. Every time I have admired and dusted this gift, I've thought of Sue and her love; and now I will miss her counsel. I know her love lives on through her and with all the folk she has embraced.
November 21, 2012
S Lerer
The staff of American Cancer Fund™ at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Dorothy Sue's passing. We have received a memorial donation in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.
November 13, 2012
Jackie White
I am so sorry for your loss. I never really knew Sue but seeing you all together at SEPA over the years tells me you were a very close and loving family. I wish you great comfort in memories of that closeness.
November 12, 2012
Pauline Rose Clance
Dear Jim and Debra,
I have many fond memories of Sue at some GSU gatherings.I loved her gentle spirit and lively intellectual curosity.I am sorry I did not realize how sick she was.
November 9, 2012
Larry Bernard
Dear Jim, Debra, and Laura - Thoughts of Sue continue to occupy such pleasant memories that reach back across the decades. We are thankful you and we had her for so many years, but are grieved to hear of your loss. We send our best at this most difficult of times. Larry and Debbie Bernard, Cape Coral FL
November 8, 2012
Pat Redwood
Dr. Jim Pate and to you Sue: You guys made my life so much more enjoyable than it otherwise would have been during the days at Georgia State.....I think so highly of the two of you.....Dr. Pate, my sincere condolences, and may Sue have eternal joy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Shuler de Castro Redwood
November 8, 2012
Bonnie Welch
I loved Sue but most of all I admired her. She accomplished something few of us do. She seemed to balance a loving family, a career and a rich intellectual life perfectly. I was privleged to belong to a book club with Sue for more than 20 years. She had a fine mind but more than that she was a truly warm and generous person. I will never forget her.
November 8, 2012
Dear Jim and Debra Sue,
Please accept my condolences at your loss. I was very saddened to hear the news of Sue's death. I hope the support of your friends and family will help you through this difficult time. We are thinking of you.
Rosemary Hays-Thomas
November 8, 2012
David Washburn
Catherine and I fondly remember seeing Sue each year at the SSPP conference. She was delightful, and we hope that the memories of her warmth and kindness will be a comfort during this sad time of parting.
November 7, 2012
EG
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 7, 2012
Don & Pat Jackson
Jim, we have fond memories of our many interactions with you and Sue. We are so sorry for your loss.
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