McMinnville, TN resident and native Ada Josephine Butcher, age 75, was born October 1, 1942 and died September 7, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness.Retired from Findlay Industries and a member of New Life Church, she was the daughter of the late Ivory Eugene and Jewell Cathy Savage. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Wayne and Greg Tate; daughter-in-law, Tammy Tate; two brothers, Landon Stanley and Orgie Stanley; and two sisters, Elizabeth Walling and Jewell Merriman.She is survived by two sons, Hershell Tate (Angie Pack) of Smithville, TN and Barry Tate (David Talbert) of McMinnville; daughter-in-law, Cathy Tate of York, PA; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and two sisters, Etta Mae Williams of Murfreesboro, TN and Barbara (Richard) Tucker of Manchester, TN.Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2018 in High's Chapel with Derrick Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery in Grundy County, TN. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Monday at High's.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.