Mary Cates Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Mary Cates, of Palmetto, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth “Bubba” Cates and is survived by her husband of 50 years, Chester Lee “Shorty” Cates, Sr. of Palmetto; children, Mary Frances Edwards and her husband, Scott of Palmetto, Chester Lee “Chet” Cates, Jr. and his wife, Jenn of Newnan; grandchildren, Ava Lilly Cates, Chester Lee “Trey” Cates III, Annabelle Laurel Cates; niece, Kristi McDaniel; nephews, Harold Phillip “Busta” Cates II, Christopher “Kit” Cates; great nieces, Hannah McDaniel, Joanie Cates, Molly Cates; great nephews, Cody McDaniel, Dillon Cates, Christopher Cates; sisters, Beverly Collier, Susan Griener, Kim Jenkins, Kerin Jenkins; brother, Cleveland “Chuck” Jenkins. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 3 o’clock at First Baptist Church of Tyrone with remains placed in state at 2 o’clock. Pastor Danny Garrett and Pastor Duncan Locke officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to First Baptist Church of Tyrone, 305 Arrowood Drive, Tyrone, GA 30290. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-964-4800.