September 11, 1938 — February 11, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Shirley "Jenene" Tate, age 86, of Enid will be 10:00 am Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Graceway Baptist Church with Craig Bruyn officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, OK. Service arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jenene was born September 11, 1938 in Amarillo, TX to Vernon and Kate (Burton) Fawcett and passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Enid. She married the love of her life and best friend James Tate on August 19, 1958 in Fairview, OK. To this union two children were born Bill and Cindy. She attended Calvary Baptist Church for 58 years and later joined Graceway Baptist Church.
Jenene loved her grandchildren with her whole heart, she was Mi Mi to her grandchildren, she never met a stranger she did not like. She loved gardening, ensuring that her garden was beautiful and well taken care of.
She is survived by her two children, son Bill and wife Kellie Tate of Edmond, daughter Cindy and husband Kelly Goodwin of Enid, four grandchildren; Jennifer, Austin, Jordan, and Katie, seven great grandchildren; Hannah, Will, Evangeline, Greyson, and Avery, Noah, and Tucker; sister, Peggy McMichael; and other family members.
Jenene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim Tate; and brother Bud Fawcett.
Memorials in Jenene's name may be made to Graceway Baptist Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
