
of Vilonia, AR
July 24, 1930 - November 7, 2009
Bobbie J. Cates, 79, of Vilonia, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Born in Emmett, AR on July 24,1930, she was a daughter to the late Lynn and Clara (Byers) Gist.
Bobbie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a member of Beryl Baptist Church.
A sister Minnie Richards and three brothers: James Gist, Buddy Gist and Bill Gist also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her loving husband Troy Cates; children James Mann (Cindy) of Bigelow, AR, Nelda Myers (Rick) of Red Feather, CO, Mary Jo Stanton (Bill) of Sherwood, AR and Marjorie Sowell (Bill), Anita Hardester (Dennis) and Ann Daniel (Steve) all of Vilonia; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Nov. 9, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.10 at Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia with interment at Beryl Cemetery.

Margie & Bill, sorry to read about your loss. It's always hard on us when we lose a loved one, but it makes it ealier when we know they are in heven, and we know we will see then again some day. Praying for you at this time.

Margie and Sheri- I am so sorry for your lost. My payers are with you and your families.
Janet

Majorie and Bill
I was so sorry to hear about Bobbies passing she was a wonderful person we sort of lost track after Wal-Mart but I never forgot her. I know she is happy with the Lord.

May God bless you with His peace and comfort.

Keisha and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love ya.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Sending you love and prayers,
Jeff, Amy and Jerit Crownover

Bobby had the greatest loving heart and i see her as a little hummingbird flying around spreading her love to all of us. she will be greatly missed. to Troy and family i send all of you my heartful love and prayers. for this great lost in all of our lives. Love to ya all Cindy

Troy,
You and your family is in my prayers. Bobbie was a very sweet person and I know you all will miss her. She always had a smile for everyone she meet. My prayers are with you.
Sammie Krisell