of Wilson, AR

February 29, 1936 - September 18, 2025

Elsie Cate Moon, 89, of Wilson, passed away on September 18, 2025. She was born on February 29, 1936, in Lonoke, to the late Claude Franklin and Elsie Ann (White) Cate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Franklin Cate, Troy Cate, William B Cate, David Cate, Henry Cate, Ray Cate, and her sisters, Gussie Love and Patsy Swaffar.

With the exception of family, she was known to everyone as ''Katie''. She was a career educator of 38 years beginning in Crossett before moving to the Jonesboro School system. She quickly settled in her beloved town of Wilson, Arkansas in the South Mississippi County School District for the bulk of her career. She was a member of the Wilson Cooperative Club, Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and was even chosen as the Grand Marshal of the Annual Christmas Parade. In addition, she received a key to the City of Wilson.

Her most precious membership was as a part of the fellowship at Wilson First Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, David Moon of Benton, her daughter, Laurie Cumbie of Benton, three grandchildren, Matt (Jocelynn) Graham of Bossier City, Louisiana, Zach Graham of Benton, Natalie Graham of Mesquite, Texas, two great-granddaughters, Parker and Evie Graham of Bossier City, Louisiana, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.


A small graveside service will be held at Wattensaw Cemetery near Lonoke in the coming days and a more public future memorial celebration will be held at First Baptist Church in Wilson in the coming weeks (date of which is yet to be determined).


In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church Wilson in her name.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com