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Dearest Nancy and Family, I am so sad for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. My heart goes out to all of you.
Lisa (Hubbard) Kendrick
October 11, 2002 | Beebe, AR
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Shirley Cates
Beebe, Arkansas
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Send FlowersShirley Cates, age 64, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Sunday, October 6, 2002. She was retired from Beebe Public School after twenty-seven years of service and continued to tutor children and her grandchildren over the years. Her family, especially her grandchildren, was the joy of her life. She enjoyed gardening as is shown in her yard and was a member of White County Master Gardeners Club and Antioch Extention Homemakers Club. Mrs. Cates was a Baptist her entire life and was a member of Antioch Community Church. She will be missed by former students, friends and family alike.
Surviving are her husband, Bill Cates of Beebe; one daughter, Nancy McKay and her husband, Harry, of Cabot; one son, John Cates and his wife, Karen of Ward; five grandchildren, Brad, David and Morgan McKay, all of Cabot, Jessica and Sara Cates, of Ward; one brother, Shirrel (Bud) Simpson and his wife, Alma, of Enola/Mt. Vernon; one sister, Jean Stripling and her husband, Darrell of Clinton; and one sister-in-law, Sue Simpson Fisher of Enola/Mt. Vernon; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Nettie Simpson and brother, Daniel Simpson, all of Enola/Mt. Vernon.
Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2002, with family receiving visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.
Funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2002, at the Antioch Church, with burial in Antioch Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Cemetery Fund, c/o J.D. Cordell, 136 Cordell Road, Beebe, Arkansas, 72012.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.
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Expressing my sympathy to the Cates family. Mrs. Cates was my 3rd grade teacher! She will be greatly missed.
Lindsay Furlow
October 11, 2002 | Beebe, AR
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Dear Nancy, John, and Bill,
We were deeply saddened to learn of your great loss. Our prayers are with you. I have many fond and wonderful memories of knowing and sharing my life with you.
Our love,
Mike, Betty, and Maggie Goff
Lewisville, Texas
Mike Goff
October 11, 2002 | Lewisville, TX
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BILL, WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST, JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT OLD, OLD FRIENDS STILL REMEMBER AND THINK OF YOU. A FRIEND & EX CO-WORKER JANICE SMALLWOOD
JANICE SMALLWOOD
October 09, 2002 | JUDSONIA, AR
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Praying that God will bring comfort to you and your family in the loss of your loved one. May God Bless and keep you is my prayer.
Cherry Smith
October 09, 2002 | Little Rock, AR
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Bill & Family, May God and his confort be with you.Shirley was a great lady,and had a beautiful spirit,I feel honored to have known Bill and Shirley for years.
To children and grandchildren-Shirly & Bill have set the example,Just follow. God Bless each of you.
Ann Ward Bradford
(Dr. Norris Nurse)
Donald Ward
O.D.Bradford
D.Ann Bradford
October 09, 2002 | Beebe, AR
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Bill,
Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Larry & Jean Hall
JEAN HALL
October 09, 2002 | CONWAY, AR
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Bill,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frances, Joe Dewey & Family
Frances Wallace
October 08, 2002 | Hot Springs , AR
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Bill, Nancy and John:
Shirley was a wonderful person and enjoyed teaching so very much. If it hadn't been for her,
Sarah would have quit school in the third grade, but she took her under her wing and help make her what she is today. Our prayers and love are with all of you and your families,(especially those grandbabies), at this time. God be with you all during this time of sorrow. Love, Lawanda, Sarah and Ron Harvey Families.
Lawanda Harvey
October 08, 2002 | Beebe, AR
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