Rose Pate

Rose Marie Kirkland Pate, 79, of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Known for her gentle spirit and loving heart, Rose treasured her time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Buster” and Dorothy Marie Kirkland, and her sisters, Wanda Griffith and Margarette Yeary.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Karen Brockway and her husband, James Brockway; her son, Jason Balding; her siblings, Linda Cline (David), Iva Buchhorn (Odell), Ralph Kirkland (Wilma), and Janice Combs (Junior); her grandchildren, Kristie Mills, Jordan Brockway (Katelyn), and Kelsie Brockway; and her great-grandchildren, Caroline, John, and a much-anticipated great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2025, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Dunkard Cemetery. www.smithfamilycares.com