Mary Anne Cates Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Mary Anne Cates of Emmett, Idaho is shared. Mary, born on February 9, 1940, passed away on June 12, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Mary will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Mary by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Mary is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Mary’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clay Stephens and Dorothy Stephens; her husband John; and her brother Don Stephens (Ruth). She is survived by: her children, John Stephen (Debbie) of Oracle, Arizona and Cheryl Ginsberg (Brad) of Emmett, Idaho; her grandsons, Kyle Carrell (Jaimi) of Nampa and Connor Carrell (Drita) of Warren, Michigan; her great-grands, Zoe Lion and Jaxon Phoenix; and her brothers, Jim Stephens (Lois) of Nampa and Dave Stephens (Roni) of Caldwell. She is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.
