of Conway, AR
May 3, 1947 - November 10, 2023
Linda Lois Cates, age 76, of Conway, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Friday, November 10th, 2023 at Baptist Health in Conway, Arkansas. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 3rd, 1947 to Edward Fraley and Virginia Wilson Fraley.
Linda was of the Christian faith. She was a licensed practical nurse, but her greatest calling and the job that brought her the most joy, was being a mother and homemaker. She was a true artist at heart. She enjoyed drawing, painting and she excelled at creating eggs in the style of Faberge. She was an avid gardener and especially liked to raise flowers. She loved to read, cook and try foods from around the world. Her knowledge of the family genealogy was expansive. Linda loved to decorate for Christmas and all of the holidays. Family meant the world to her and she will be deeply missed by those who knew her best.
Survivors include her sons, Thomas L. Cates (Allyson) of Conway and Robert W. Cates (Ana) of San Diego, CA; daughters, Cathy Simmons of Leslie, Becky Morrison (Dean) of Mountain View and Paula Holland of Conway; grandchildren, Raechel, Celesta, Jeremiah (Ronalynne), Josel (Kesia), Melissa, Ashley (Charles), Missy, Mandy, Nicole (Trey), Cassy (Hunter), Erica and Nathan; eighteen great-grandchildren with one more on the way; two brothers, Edward Fraley Jr. (Patricia) of MO and Bill Fraley (Sherry) of Harrison and many extended family who will also mourn her passing.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Virginia Fraley; her husband, Jimmy Cleo Cates, who passed away in 2019 and one grandson, Nicholas Colby Morrison.
Funeral Services for Linda will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Will Thompson officiating. Special music will be performed by Debra Clemons and Rhonda Byer. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Elberta Cemetry where Linda will be laid to rest beside her husband, Jimmy. Bearers will be Nathan Holland, Jeremiah Cates, Josel Cates and Lee Fraley. Honorary bearer will be Terrance Gross.
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9 Condolence(s)
John Massey
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Sorry for family loss prayers
Ed Denbow
Friday, November 17, 2023
I’d only known Cookie and JIm for a few short years. We’d kept up to date with each other via Facebook sharing photos and comments. I was glad to get to know them.
Toby Long
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Sorry to hear of your loss! Praying for the families!!
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Very sorry to hear this
Karen Ragland
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Kathy I'm so sorry for your loss. Love you
Barbara Van Camp
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
This is so sad, I am truly sorry and letting her family know she will be missed by her Watts Family. Linda shared with the family all she knew about her Watts connection after losing her husband so suddenly. She talked with me over the phone many times and always was willing to help me out if I was having a genealogy problem. She will be missed by so many and yes she was loved by all. Sending our sympathies to each of you from her Watts Family.
Ginny Brandt
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
My cousin Linda and I met and connected through genealogy. I remember with great joy the times we spent researching and visiting since 2000 when we first connected. My sympathy to all her children, grandchildren and siblings. RIP, dear Linda.
Tim Claflin
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Very sorry for your loss.
Freda Fender ( Wilson)
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
May God go with you in this sad time, My thoughts and prayers be with you all.