Shirley Roberts Cates Obituary
The passing of Shirley Roberts Cates of Madison, Alabama leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 27, 2026 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Roberts Cates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Shirley leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Roberts and Bessie Shrader Roberts; her stepmother Helen Roberts; her husband Tommy Cates; her son Franklin Cates; and her siblings, Steve Roberts and Earline Roberts.
She is survived by: her grandson Tyger Cates; and her siblings, Glendora Taylor, Frances Allen (Joe) and Danny Roberts (Pam). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
