Doris R. Cates
October 20, 1916 - August 17, 2014
Doris R. Cates, 97 of Carneys Point died Sunday August 17, 2014 at home after a long illness. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lizzie Runnion. Mrs. Cates was a member of Union Presbyterian Church, Carneys Point where she enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir and the Circle of Friendship. Doris’s passions were gardening, family and needlework. Surviving are her sons, Walter A. Cates, Jr. (Joanne), New Castle, DE, Thomas B. Cates of Carneys Point and her daughter Linda D. Cates of Carneys Point. She was predeceased by her husband Walter A. Cates and her sisters Katherine Stephens and Mary Drake. Thanks to Sally Maurer, APN with Phoenix Housecall Assoc. of South Jersey, she was always available. Special thanks to the team at Memorial Home Health and Hospice, nurses Diane and Nancy, aides Cheryl and Rene, for nine years of care and kindness. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday August 21st in the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State St., Penns Grove with a visitation beginning at 10 AM. Burial will be in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. In lieu of flowers, remember Doris by contributions to your favorite charity. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com
Doris R. Cates, 97 of Carneys Point died Sunday August 17, 2014 at home after a long illness. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lizzie Runnion. Mrs. Cates was a member of Union Presbyterian Church, Carneys... View Obituary & Service Information
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