Mary Ella Sheppard Cates
© Westville Record
1938
Submitted by: Wanda Elliott
Mrs. Mary Ella SHEPPARD CATES, age 79 years, pioneer lady of this city, was found dead in bed here Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Audry AKIN, with whom she made her home.
Mrs. CATES was born in Franklin County, Virginia, February 8, 1858.
With her husband, A. H. CATES, she moved here in 1900 and has made this her home since.
Mr. CATES preceded her in death some three years.
She is survived by three daughters and several grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the Methodist church Sunday conducted by Rev. BALL, and burial made in the city cemetery.
Mrs. CATES was one of our very highly respected ladies and all extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
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