Mrs. Linda Pate-Hall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Linda Pate was born on September 9, 1946, as the second of five children born to the union of Leonard Sr. and Jessie Pate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Linda received her formal education from Milwaukee Public Schools graduating from West Division High School class of 1963. After receiving her diploma, she gained employment with Wisconsin Electric Company, but it was short-lived because of her disdain for reading meters in residents' basements. Later, Linda worked for the United States Postal Service before deciding to attend Milwaukee Area Technical College. There she earned an Associate degree in early childhood education then joined the daycare on campus as an employee. After a couple of years with the daycare, Linda spent time working for various employers including Kohl's Department Store. On December 21, 1971, Linda entered into holy matrimony with Robert Lee Hall, and to their union two children Monica Elizabeth and Robert Trevor were born. Linda and Robert were also responsible for raising Chiquita, Robin, Portia, Joseph [r., and Fortas as well as instrumental in rearing Freddie Sr., Jessie, and Edward. Her love and dedication to each of them is why they admired her as the matriarch of the family. It was during this time that Linda accepted Jehovah and joined the Bayshore Congregation where she served as a devout Witness until her passing. While managing and maintaining her household, Linda joined Horizon House Inc. as a house manager and returned to school to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice graduating from Concordia University - Mequon, Wisconsin in 2005 at the age of 59. Linda is most fondly remembered for her tireless service to the countless residents of Horizon House. Many lives there were impacted by her kind-hearted spirit and willingness to help improve their quality of life. Linda retired as the Executive Director of Horizon House, lnc. in 2011 after 30 years of service. In her spare time, Linda was an avid crafter and was known best for her quilting. She crocheted hats, gloves, and scarves for many family members and friends. Linda was quick with responding to the "how-to's" of mostly everything especially for the celebrations and decorations of WORK Institute and other MPS school classrooms of her daughter. Linda was a great cook known for her world-renowned potato salad. In retirement, she became the best "as seen on tv" shopper ever! We will miss her quick-witted comebacks, contagious smile, and unconditional love. Ms. Linda Pate-Hall was truly a Phenomenal Woman - Phenomenally! Linda Pate-Hall departed this life on Friday, October 2, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Leonard Sr. and Jessie Pate, husband Robert Lee Hall, grandmother Roberta Pate, and siblings, Janice Hazelwood, Tracy Pate, and Leonard Pate Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister Mildred Pate, her sister-friend Martha Lanier, her children Monica Hall, Robert Hall, and Chiquita Smith, seven grandchildren, one granddaughter-in- law, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mrs. Linda Pate-Hall

September 9, 1946 - October 2, 2020