Zelma Mae Vesser Cate Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Zelma Mae Vesser Cate (Knoxville, Tennessee), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 104. 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 Zelma Mae Vesser Cate to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andy Vesser and Tinnie Vesser; her husband Herbert Willis Cate, Sr.; her siblings, Carl, Tom Vesser and Pansy Vesser Boy (Joe); her son Joseph Cate; her daughters-in-law, Cathey Cate and Mary Cate; her grandson Aidan Cate; and her brother-in-law Fred Day.
She is survived by: her children, Herbert Willis Cate, Jr. and Nettie Cate; her sister Nancy Day; her grandchildren, Will Cate (Kim), Andy Cate (Carrie) and Elizabeth Cate; her great grandchildren, Caleb Cate, Austin (Kaylan), Ethan, Mary Grace Cate, Sammie Jo, Maggie Mae Wilson, Leigha Cate and Josephine Cate; and her close friend Sue Brown.
