Helen Jolly Cates' Obituary
Mrs. Helen Jolly Cates, 90, of Charlotte, passed away, Monday February 18, 2019
Helen was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and moved to NC in 1953. She was a member of The First Church of Christ, Scientist
She graduated from Mississippi State University where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sidney Cates and her parents, Hubert and Eleanor Jolly, and a brother Hubert Jolly
Mrs. Cates is survived by her children: Sidney Jenkins (Danny) of Charlotte, NC, Pamela Dillon (John) of Huntersville, NC and William Cates of Monroe, NC,
grandchildren: Catie, Wynne, Maggie, Brandt, Great Grandchildren: Mason, Lucas, Eli
There will be a graveside service at a later date at The Salisbury National Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Humane Society, 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203 and Hospice & Palliative Care
P.O. Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247.
James Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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