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Cates, Louise Braswell, passed away December 30, 2013 in Greenville, AL. She was born September 29, 1923 to John and Edna Braswell in Goldsboro, NC. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Robert Braswell.
She was a faithful member of the Fort Deposit United Methodist Church where she served as a teacher and youth leader. She was actively involved with community activities and supported every good cause. She lovingly raised her children and cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Cates is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Eric O. Cates, Jr. She leaves behind precious memories to her four children, Linda (Ted) Roquemore, Jean (Larry) Blackmon, Ann (John) Boutwell, Eric O. (Anne) Cates, III, eleven grandchildren; Kim (Hal) Hatchett, Hunter Roquemore, Brian (Kelli) Blackmon, Braswell (Alex) Braswell, Ben (Misty) Blackmon, Katie (Kris) Bryant, Andrew (Jane) Boutwell, Thomas (Sarah) Boutwell, Eric O. (Melissa) Cates IV, Bailey (Lisa) Cates, Mary Anne Cates, and eighteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Roland (Mary) Braswell and Henry (Carolyn) Braswell of Goldsboro, NC.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on January 2, 2014 in the chapel of Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Carlson, and Rev. Katie Bryant officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. The grandsons will serve as pallbears.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fort Deposit United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 309, Fort Deposit, AL 36032 or to the charity of your choice. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Crowne Heath Care.