Jewel Ealene Cates-Henderson Obituary
We bid farewell to Jewel Ealene Cates-Henderson of Calera, Alabama, born in Shelby, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 30, 2024 at the age of 92. Jewel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jewel Ealene Cates-Henderson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arter Higgins and Edna Connell Higgins; her children, Floyd Wilcox, Jr. and Linda Barrett; and her siblings, Oscar Higgins, Charles Higgins, J. R. Higgins and Jean Etress.
She is survived by: her husband John A. Henderson of Calera; her children, Tommy Wilcox (Barbara) of Calera, Darlene Littleton (Joey) of Clanton and Phillip "Tiger" Wilcox (Teresa) of Calera; her stepchildren, Christine Henderson of Centreville, Suzanne Sudsberry of West Blocton and J. Aaron Henderson, Jr. (Radonna) of Centreville; and her sister Bonnie Schrader of Shelby. She is also survived by 14 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren.
