It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Carolyn Cates of Anna, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 76, on July 30, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, George Allen and Mary Magdalene Crowell (Dirden); and her siblings, Becky Johnson, Ed and Wayne Crowell.

She is survived by : her husband Ed Cates of Anna; her sons, Jeff Cates (Kim) of Cobden, Tracy Cates of Anna and Patrick Cates (Laura) of Cobden; her granddaughters, Jessica Cates (Bryan Todd) and Samantha Cates; her great grandchildren, Jamie Ford and Creighton Todd; and her sister Alice Tucker (Randy) of Jonesboro. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; many other family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Casper Cemetery.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes