Drusilla Emmalou Cates

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Funeral Service
Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel
1902 Hwy 65S.
Clinton, AR  72031
Saturday, January 7, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Cemetery
Quattlebam Cemetery
Quattlebaum Cemetery Road
Clinton, AR  72031

Drusilla Emmalou Cates

of Bee Branch, AR

April 7, 1938 - January 4, 2023

Drusilla Emmalou Cates, 84, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away January 4, 2023 in Montague, Texas. She was born to the late Eoles and Oma (Webb) Wilson in Poteau, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Cates; son, David Cates and granddaughter, Shona Sagiao.

Drusilla was loved by everyone; children, grandchildren and many friends. She loved gospel music, her cat of 20 years, Boots and her daughter and son-in-law's farm animals. She would sit on the porch so she could pet the animals and watch them when she visited. Drusilla was a member of the Hickory Grove Church in Bee Branch, Arkansas. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Left to cherish Drusilla's memory are her daughter, Brenda Sugameli (Ronald Holt); grandchildren, Tyson, Edward, Leilani, Shane, Cody; 22 great-grandchildren and many extended friends and family.

Funeral services are Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Quattlebaum Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.

To express condolences online please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton



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Beverley Stewart
Calico Rock, AR
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Saturday, January 7, 2023

Sympathies and prayers to you all for the loss of your mama and grandma. She was a sweet lady. Rest in peace Sue.

Melissa Cates
Houston, AR
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Saturday, January 7, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear about this sweet jewel, so many memories and more but will never be forgotten but truly missed
RIP
Love Always
❤️

Carol Wilder
Clinton, AR
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Saturday, January 7, 2023

Heaven gained a beautiful Angel. An Angel to add laughter, song, and love to an already glorious place. Sing on Ms. Sue, until we meet again on the other side.

Sherry Wise
Bigelow, AR
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Friday, January 6, 2023

You will be missed dearly but not forgotten. I love the time I spent with you, we had our laughs and great conversations. My heart goes out to everyone, I'll be there spiritually. Love and prayers to everyone.
Sherry Wise