Deborah Amaker Cates Obituary
The memory of Deborah Amaker Cates (West Columbia, South Carolina), born in Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away on October 9, 2025 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Amaker Cates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Bruno Amaker and Doris Marie Rhoden Amaker. She is survived by: her children, Amy Marie Cates (Alexander Snyder) and Ronald N. Cates, Jr.; her daughter-in-law Nicki Cates; her grandchildren, Emmy Cates, Nelson Cates, Lilly Cates and Poppy Cates of Charleston; and her brother William Ray Amaker.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Chapel of McAlister-Smith Funeral Home (200 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169). A memorial service was held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts in Debbie's memory be made to LEWY BODY DEMENTIA ASSOCIATION - https://www.lbda.org.
