Geneva Earlene Cates
September 21, 1926 - January 13, 2020
Mrs.Geneva Earlene Cates, age 93, of Ripley passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home in Ripley. Mrs. Earlene was born September 21, 1926 in ,MO. She is the daughter of the late Samuel and the late Iva (Brown) Burks. She is survived by three daughters: Shirley (Vernon) Mustion of Ripley, TN, Glenda (Stanley) Lawerence of Burlison, TN and Anita Cates of Ripley, TN, and two sons: Alan (Sue) Cates and Michael Cates both of Ripley, TN. She also leaves one sister Hazel Boedecker of MI and three brothers: Clifford Burks , Odel Burks and Roy Burks all of MO. She was preceded in death by her husband Jessie Williard Cates and a son Rickey Cates, two sisters Florence Steel and Kathryn Thurmond and two brothers Thelbert Burks and James Paul Burks. Mrs.Earlene also leaves 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. She was a member of Assembly of God Church. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Friday, January 17 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Alan Cates officiating. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, January 16 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. .
Mrs.Geneva Earlene Cates, age 93, of Ripley passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home in Ripley. Mrs. Earlene was born September 21, 1926 in ,MO. She is the daughter of the late Samuel and the late Iva (Brown) Burks. She is survived... View Obituary & Service Information