Andrea Tate was my wife, and we shared a lifetime together. We met as kids and grew up side by side, eventually marrying and building a family. I took in all of her children as my own, and together we created a loving home filled with laughter and memories. Andrea was a wholehearted person—when she loved, she loved with all of her heart. Her warmth and kindness touched everyone she met, and she was the heart of our family.

Her passing was sudden and tragic. She left us in her sleep, and the loss has left a hole in our lives that can never be filled. We will all miss her smile, her laugh, her scent, and truly, just everything about her. The funds raised here will help us honor Andrea in the way she deserves, covering the costs of cremation and a service where friends and family can come together to remember her.

Any support during this time would mean so much to me and her children. Thank you for helping us honor Andrea’s memory and for standing with our family as we navigate this heartbreaking loss.