Paulette Yvonne (Smith) Pate archived PATE First Lady Paulette Yvonne Smith Pate entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Elder Jesse Pate Sr., of Harvest Ripe Church in Gretna, La. Loving and devoted mother of Denetra Pate Joseph (Kevin), Jesse Pate... More Published in The Times-Picayune on February 1, 2008