Kellie Pate Obituary (1963 - 2023)

Kellie Pate, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at her residence in Madisonville. She was born May 31, 1963 in Hammond, IN. Daughter of the late Stanley and Loretta Wall Watts and the late Pete Faught. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Stanley "Stoshie" Watts, Terry Watts, and John Faught; and sister, Peggy Faught. Kellie was a member of Richland Baptist Church. Her joys in life were going to any of her kid's, grandkid's, or niece's and nephew's sporting events, camping with family, and gardening. She was known best for her chicken and dumplings and when she wasn't spoiling her grandkids, she loved riding her motorcycle. She is survived by her children, Grant (Brittany) Pate of Dawson Springs, KY, Billy (Autumn) Pride of White Plains, KY, Kellene (Steve) Pepple of Ft. Wayne, IN, Tabitha (Charles) Beringer of Madisonville, and William (Ashley) Pate of Manitou, KY; sisters, Judy (Brian) Rosasco and Kim (Jared) Mayoh; brothers, Kenny (Lisa) Watts, Rodney (Sherry) Watts, and Tommy "Chubbs" (Becky) Watts; sister-in-law, Sara Watts; along with fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home Madisonville Chapel with Bro. Jim Lantrip officiating. Burial will take place at Grapevine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday and from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Travis Watts, Aaron Watts, Fred Watts, Jonathon Watts, Alvin Hunter, Casey Watts, Zack Watts, and Andrew Watts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Piper Cancer Treatment Center of Phoenix, AZ.