Mary Jean Cates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Jean Cates of Wartrace, Tennessee, who passed away on May 28, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruben Ernest Jones and Mary Emma Hailey Jones; her husband Donnie Cates Sr.; her siblings, Helen Rhoton, Gladys Berry, Leroy Jones, John Jones and Wayne Jones; her grandson Jesse Lee Cates; and her great grandchild River Scott Schweitzer.
She is survived by: her children, Angie Vincent (Phil) of Wartrace, TN, Donnie Cates Jr. of Texas and Shannon Cates (Brooke) of Wartrace, TN; and her grandchildren, Cody Cates, James Cates, Emily Norris, Coy Cates, Mary Cates, Katie Schweitzer, Kassidee Cates, Adrianna Cates, Ryker Cates, Phillip Vincent and Jake Vincent. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.
