Sandra Faye Cates Obituary
The family announces the passing of Sandra Faye Cates (Roxboro, North Carolina) on June 7, 2026. Sandra, born on November 5, 1946, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sandra Faye Cates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry, Sr. Crutchfield and Delilah Richmond Crutchfield; and her siblings, Carolyn Crutchfield Royster, Bobby Crutchfield and William "Greg" Crutchfield.
She is survived by: her husband Thomas Leroy Cates; her children, Pamela Cates of Roxboro, Lisa Cates of Roxboro and Jeffrey Cates (Dell) of Garner; her grandchildren, Brandon Cates, Ashley C. Ross (Kendrick), Amber Cates, Jeffrey Cates, Jr. and Terri T. Thomas (Marcus); her great grandchildren, Poppi McCain, Major Thomas and Kendrick Ross, Jr.; her siblings, Henry Crutchfield, Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Phyllis Crutchfield of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; her aunts, Isabella Crutchfield of Leasburg and Emily Spears of Washington, DC; and her siblings-in-law, Frances Cates of Baltimore, Johnette Cates of Baltimore, Joyce Quick of Durham and Johnnie Cates (Joyce) of Baltimore. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
