Marie Tate Brumfield

Marie Tate Brumfield, with family by her side, peacefully transitioned on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was the 5th child to bless the union of the late Donice and Gladys Tate. She had eight siblings; Ellouise, Josie, Oliver, Leroy Wiley, Larry, Thelma, and Fredrick. Marie grew up in Mount Herman, Louisiana. Marie accepted Jesus Christ in her life at a young age. Even as a youth she had a very caring and helpful attitude. Marie married her loving and supportive late husband Leroy Brumfield, Jr. on February 2, 1957. From this beautiful union five wonderful children were born: Gerald, Lionel Jean, Suzzette, Dwayne and Vanessa. In 1960 the family moved to New Orleans to the holly grove area. She soon became a member of St. Peter A.M.E. (Carrollton) Church Pastored by David E. Smith and her relationship with God began to blossom and grow. Everyone began to know her in the community from the elderly to the youth. She was a private caregiver for many years while providing care at St Margaret’s. Marie truly enjoyed working in the ministry. She was the Local President of St. Peter A.M.E (Carrollton) Missionary Society. She worked with the Food Ministry, and assisted with Communion. Marie was a member of the Positive Confession School and a Church Steward. She was a powerful Prayer Warrior. Even at her visits in the emergency room, she was there praying for others. She was definitely a hands on person. Do Your Best, Be Your Best and God will do the Rest! This is a motto she gave to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Encourager is definitely a word that describes her personality beautifully. She would always leave your presence with a positive speech or Word. Marie Tate Brumfield is survived by her five children; Gerald Brumfield Sr., Lionel Jean Brumfield, Suzzette (Johnnie) Williams, Dwayne Brumfield, and Vanessa Brumfield (Kendrick) Harvey; two God children, Theresa Brumfield and Tesha Bickham; two brothers, Oliver and Leroy Tate; 14 grandchildren, Gerald( Shontria) Brumfield, Jr., Trinice Ricks , Lionel Roberton Brumfield, Byron Brumfield, Lashell Taylor, D’Andrea Williams, LaShawndria (Shawn) Kelley Johnson, Davanti Butler, Jacobe Kelley, Dashawn Butler, Jeremy Brumfield, Denzel Williams, Johron Williams, and Johnae Williams and 22 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Brumfield; her parents Donice and Gladys Tate; three sisters: Ellouise Tate, Josie Taylor and Thelma Bickham; three brothers: Wiley Tate, Larry Tate and Frederick Tate, Sr. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Union Bethel AME Church, St. Peter A.M.E (Carrollton) Missionary Society are invited to attend services at Union Bethel AME Church 2321 Thalia St., New Orleans, LA 70113 on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 10:00 am. Visitation starts at 8:00 am. Interment will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.