Jennifer Lyn Cates

Jennifer Lyn Cates obituary, Bonita Springs, FL

Jennifer Lyn Cates

Jennifer Cates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home on Feb. 2, 2024.
Jennifer Lyn Cates, 40 of Fort Myers, FL died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born November 16, 1983 in Daytona Beach, FL the daughter of Robert Lynn Cates and Donna Suzanne (Saunders) Keelor.
Jennifer was a graduate of Estero High School where she played on the softball team. She also enjoyed bowling and loved to go fishing.
Survivors include her mother, Donna (Jim) Keelor; brother, James Cates; nieces, Rhea and Sydnee Cates; grandma, Sara (Ed) Fiebe; cousins, Brandi (Chad) Sheffield, Jackie (Jeb) Britt, Bailey Morris, Maggi Morris, Carlie Morris, Ken Martinez, Eric Martinez, Matthew Shea; and step-sisters, Missy Majeroni and Lauren Stallings; and partner of 10 years, Michelle Layow. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lynn Cates.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail So., Bonita Springs, FL 34134.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.

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