Mrs. Theresa Carrie Pate, age 74, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Haleyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Facility. Theresa was born on November 22, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois, to Lloyd and Betty Spitson. She was raised in Rockford and was a graduate of a local high school. Theresa was employed with Associated Products for more than 20 years prior to her retirement. She took pride in her work and was known as a dedicated and hardworking employee. Theresa greatly enjoyed spending her spare time with her grandchildren.
Theresa is survived by her husband, Micheal Pate; sons, Paul Joseph Todora (Stephanie) and Michael Vincent Todora; grandchildren, Tanner Todora, Dylan Eckols, Ashton Todora, Destinee Eckols Hill (Mikey), and Madison Massey; great-grandchildren, Raelynn Jo Todora and Ellie May Hill; siblings, Rick Spitson (Debbie), Cathy Lawrence, and Darcy Spitson (Jackie); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Denise Todora; her parents, Lloyd and Betty Spitson; her brother, Lloyd Spitson Jr.; and sister, Sheila Peaslee.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pate will be held on Tuesday, December 16th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Pate family.
