Mary Emma Tate - December 7, 2012 Mary Emma Tate, 77 of Paragould, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born September 23, 1935 in Paragould to the late Henry and Verva (Cordell) Fesler. Mrs. Tate was retired from the Paragould School District's School of The 21st Century and most recently worked part time at the Greene County Library. She was an avid reader and loved working in her flower garden. In her younger years, she also enjoyed water skiing. Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Jake Fesler; first husband, "Buda