Clarissa "Chrissy"

Dawn Pelate

Clarissa "Chrissy" Dawn Pelate was born in Rolla, Missouri, on August 15, 1988. She departed this life at St. Francois Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on September 4, 2026, at the age of 38.

On October 22, 2023, in Centerville, Missouri, Chrissy was united in marriage to Aaron Pelate. Chrissy was of the Baptist faith. She loved butterflies and frogs, going on boat rides, trail riding, swimming, fishing and going to eat Chinese. Chrissy's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her children.

Chrissy was preceded in death by her grandmother, Prunella Bland.

Chrissy is survived by her husband Aaron Pelate of Bunker, Missouri, four sons, Steven Jordan-Pelate, Paul, Ford and Ridge Pelate all of Bunker, Missouri, four daughters, Urilla, Erin, Robin and Ariella Pelate all of Bunker, Missouri, Aunt Kim Jordan of Ellsinore, Missouri, cousins, Shawnda and Tabby Piatt of Reynolds, and special friends, R.C. and Bee, Chris and Benna Schuling, and Bill Shipman and family. Chrissy will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.

In Lieu of Flower: Donations can be made to the family at People's Community Bank in Bunker, please ask for Heather McClanahan.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri