Janie Kates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Janie Kates of Alva, Oklahoma, born in Stigler, Oklahoma, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Janie left this world on February 22, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Janie Kates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Edwards and Lena Edwards (Hayes); her siblings, Harding Edwards, Pete Edwards, Imogene Faries and Delores Reid; and also Levi Kates.
She is survived by: her son Walter Kates (Paula) of Stigler, OK; her grandson Chris Kates (Melanie) of Tuttle, OK.; her great grandchildren, Carsten Kates (Kate) of Norman, OK, Will Kates of Alva, OK and Katelyn Kates of Tuttle, OK.; and her siblings, Melba Turner of Stigler, OK. and Eugene Edwards of Oklahoma City, OK. She is also survived by Numerous nieces, nephews.
