Marion Cates

Marion Cates

1926-2016

Marion R. Cates died Jan. 23, 2016, surrounded by family at Mabank Nursing Home.

Mrs. Cates was born Jan. 7, 1926. 

She was a member of the Colfax Baptist Church Eastern Star-Ben Wheeler Chapter.

She spent many years nursing in Van and Grand Saline.  She taught CNA certification after retirement in Van Zandt County.

She is preceded in death by her husband, H.G. Cates; two sons, John and David; 12 siblings and; one great granddaughter, Mari Quinn.

She is survived by a son, B.E. Cheatham of Oakwood; two daughters, Alice Hays of Hawthorn, N.J. and Susie Armstrong of Colfax; eight grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces of nephews.

Her radiant smile, sparking blue eyes and quick wit will truly be missed by all.

Services were held at Colfax Baptist Church  Jan. 30, 2016.