Jean Ann Cates

1946 - 2022

Jean Ann Cates

1946 - 2022

BORN

1946

DIED

2022

Jean Cates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory from May 23 to Jun. 2, 2022.
Jean Ann Cates, age 75, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away May 20, 2022. She was born on October 1, 1946 in Steelwater, Texas to James A. and Alva Holm.

She loved horses and dogs; spending time with her family; and she loved caring for others as a nurse.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband Claud Lee Cates; her sons Mike and Paul Cates; her parents James A. and Alva Holm; her nephews Marvin and Wendall Andrews; and her sister June Andrews.

Jean is survived by her children Joe Cates, Sean Cates, and Rodney Hutchinson; her grandchildren Joseph Cates, Megan Cates-Ripley, Ethan Cates, and Nicholas Cates; her great grandson Joseph Cates III; her brother Jimmy Holm; and her sister-in-law Lee Cates.

Arrangements are under the trusted direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400.

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