Margaret Cates

Margaret Nell Cates Margaret Nell Cates died peacefully on April 12, 2012 at Methodist Charlton Hospital, at age 79, surrounded by her children. She was born in Shady Point, Oklahoma on February 25, 1933 to H.M. and Lula Janes. Mrs. Cates is a former resident of Dallas and Manchaca. Margaret married Durward Cates on October 17, 1952. Together they had six children. She had no college degree of her own, but took great pride in her children's degrees, and she was named an honorary alumnus of Baylor University. She worked as an IRS department manager for several years, but she was most proud of her calling and as wife and mother. Her favorite pastimes were her children, grandchildren, and two great granddaughters. Most importantly, she loved Jesus Christ and worshipped Him every day and in every aspect of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Durward. and daughter, Jetta Kay. She is survived by her brother Joe Janes, sons Durward, Jr. "Drifty" and wife Karen, Thomas Bradley and wife Linda, and Samuel Reid and wife Melissa, and her daughters, Bettejim and Jo Nell. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren: Angie Cates Boone, husband Cameron and their daughter Annabelle, Alaina Cates Torrey, husband Joshua and their daughter Kenzie, Allyson, Durward III, Eric, Lily, and Ella Reid. Visitation with the family will take place on Monday, April 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Byrum Funeral Home in Lancaster. (www.byrumfuneralhome.com). The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Eastridge Baptist Church in Red Oak, followed by the burial at 3:30 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Memorial contributions may be made to Buckner International.