Evelyn Buchanan Cates Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Evelyn Buchanan Cates of Charlotte, North Carolina is shared. Evelyn, born on August 1, 1956 in Chilhowie, Virginia, passed away on August 26, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evelyn Buchanan Cates to pay them a last tribute.
Evelyn 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 Evelyn by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Evelyn is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Evelyn’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She is survived by: her husband John Mark Cates; her children, Leighton Kathryn Buchanan-Cates (Nicholas Ewing), Ian Mitchell Buchanan-Cates of Charlotte and Eva Cates Kapoor (Dhiren Kapoor) of Charlotte; her sister Julia Buchanan Apel (David Apel) of Youngsville; and her sisters-in-law, Kathryn Cates Peterson (Fred Peterson) of Marietta and Martha Talley Cates of Rome, Georgia..
