Nelda E. Fate
Nelda E. Fate, 92 of 312 S. Broadway, Havana, died February 2, 2019 at Granddaughters home in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born Dec. 13, 1926 in Salem, Orewgon to John L. and Edith Hardin Eyman. Preceded her in death were her parents, one son Jerry William Fate of Alabama; two brothers John and Betty Eyman of Canton, and Lawrence Eyman of California: one sister Pat Ritter of Longview Texas. Surviving are two children, Carol Fate and Michael Sheehan of Franklin and Don amd Gerry Fate of Oklahoma. Five grandchildren Angela Atteberry of St. Petersburg, Florida; Jonathon & Beth Fate of Cuba; Tammy and Travis Fate of Oklahoma; and Jeri Sue and Joe Cantrall of Lewistown. A Life Tribute Funral Care in Gulfport Florida is in charge of cremation. Private burial services are being arranged by the family in Illinois. The family has requested that any memorials be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
My sympathy to Nelda’s family she was a special person and touched many lives. She and I both worked for the Illinois Department of Public Health, Springfield, IL for many years. Our lst names were similar so many times we would be called the wrong name so we would answer for one another then laugh about it. I had tried to find her in Havana and wondered how she was. I still have a beautiful angel she made for me after retirement. May your goldlen memories bring you comfort. May she rest in peace. Velda Plopper