She married James Tate on June 5, 1958, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1998.
Bluebell was preceded in death by her parents and her husband and eight brothers and sisters.
She is survived by three sons, Mike and his wife, Mel, John and his wife, Kim and Ransom Tate and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bluebell was a kind and loving person who made friends wherever she worked. Her last place of work was Colonial Manor in Zeigler.
She was named after the Bluebell flower. She wasn’t especially fond of her unusual first name, but everyone else loved it.
Bluebell had a great love for her family and friends. She especially looked forward to her weekly visits with her niece, Michelle. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Services will ne at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8 in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. April Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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