Nancy Pate Leake

Nancy Pate Leake, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 81.  A graduate of Fulton High School, Nancy devoted many years of her professional life to the banking and credit industry. Throughout her career, she worked at Glenwood Sandwich Shop, Standard Knitting Mills, Bank of Knoxville, C&C Bank, and the Credit Bureau of Knoxville. At Bank of Knoxville, she served as a professional administrative secretary, bringing dedication and commitment to her work.  Nancy will be remembered for her bright outlook on life and her warm, friendly spirit. She never met a person, stranger or otherwise, without offering a wave and a smile. Her kindness and cheerful disposition were a reflection of the warmth she shared with those around her. She had a special way of making others feel welcome, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Leake; her brother, Jim Pate; her sister-in-law, Rachael Pate; her nephew, Michael Adame; her brother-in-law, Gerald Leeper; her nephew, Jerry Leeper; her brother-in-law, Howard Leek; her stepbrother, Ronnie Pate; her father, Robert “Bob” Pate; and her mother, Eva Mae Edwards.  She is survived by her son, David Leake; her daughter-in-law, Melinda Leake; her sister, Patricia Leeper; her nephew, Terry Leeper; her sister-in-law, LaVern Leek; her niece, Donna Shepard; her niece, Rachael Adame; her nephew, Richard Adame; her nephew, Steve Adame; her nephew, David Adame; her niece, Michelle Pate-Alters; her niece, Jena Pate; and her niece, Tina Pate. She also leaves behind very special friends Mary (McGhee) Brackett, Earlene (Spoon) Tuggle, Sue Haggard, Jimmy and Jenny Russell, and the Russell family.  The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City, 2829 Rennoc Road and Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Asbury Cemetery, Rev. Mike Segers officiating.  The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff and members of Holston Health and Rehabilitation for their care and support. Special thanks are also extended to the members of Caris Healthcare for the compassion, care, and service they provided in attending to Nancy’s needs.  Nancy’s bright outlook, friendly wave, and familiar smile will be deeply missed. Though she is no longer here to greet others with her cheerful spirit, the warmth she shared and the memories she leaves behind will remain a lasting part of the lives she touched. She will be lovingly remembered and forever missed.  Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.