Dorothy V. Cates

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Visitation Schedule
Roller - McNutt Funeral Home Chapel
1902 Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
Monday, August 8, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Shirley Church of Christ
Hwy 16 East
Shirley, AR  72153
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
10:00 am
Cemetery
Eglantine Cemetery
Hwy 330 East
Shirley, AR  72153
Dorothy V. Cates

of Shirley, AR

April 6, 1931 - August 4, 2016

Dorothy V. Cates went home to her heavenly rest, on August 4, 2016. Dorothy was born April 6, 1931 in the Eglantine community to John W. Hunt and Inez Towery Hunt.

Dorothy married Marvin Cates August 9, 1952. Mom and Dad were married 40 years before Dad passed away in 1992. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents and her brother John A. Hunt.

Dorothy was a Christian and assembled with the Shirley Church of Christ for many years. She was known by some young attendees as the lady who made the church eggs.

Dorothy lived most of her life in Shirley. She graduated from Shirley High School, and later returned to work at Shirley Public Schools as their bookkeeper for 29 years, retiring in 1993. Dorothy made many friends among the staff and students while working at the school and enjoyed her years there. After retirement, Dorothy volunteered with the Shirley School Foundation and the Shirley Museum.
Dorothy also enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and hardly ever spoiled them.

Dorothy leaves behind her sons Mitch and Dan Cates of Shirley; daughter Janet (Charles) Moore of Knoxville, TN; her sister, Phyllis Myers of Bishop, CA; her grandchildren, Jennifer (TJ) Wood of Conway; Aaron (Cara) Cates of Vilonia; Jared Moore of Oakland, CA; and Mallory (Chuck) Barbee of Kannapolis, NC; and her great grandkids that brought her much joy in her later years, Jillian and Kali Cates, Dalton, Riley and Jacob Wood.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Shirley Church of Christ in Shirley, AR. Interment will follow at the Eglantine Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, AR.

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13 Condolence(s)
Gail Kirkendoll
Shirley, AR
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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Janet, Mitch, and Danny,
We all thought very highly of your mother. She had the sweetest smile. She will be greatly missed.
Gail Kirkendoll

Bob & Teresa Biggs
Springfield, MO
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

I had the pleasure of working with this fine lady for the last four years of her career at Shirley Public Schools. She was loved and respected by all who knew her and nearly everyone knew her. Our prayers are with her family. She left her mark.

Dora Gail Bramlett
Clinton,
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Family. Your mother was the sweetest lady. She always had a sweet smile and kind words. I have so many memories of her from our days at Shirly School. May God comfort you during days ahead

Alice Bramlett Williams
Lapel,
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Monday, August 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Danny and I were friends in high school. Everyone always talked about his sweet mom. Lifting your family up in prayer.

LaDonna Eoff Bennett
Shirley, AR
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Monday, August 8, 2016

Dear Janet, Mitch, Danny and families,

Dorothy was such a wonderful person and even more wonderful neighbor She was a favorite of my Mother andI will always cherish the kindnesses she extended to her.. I sent Stacy a message and he said those poor boys , she will be very missed. Love and blessings to all of you.

LaDonna Bennett

Oleeta Goodnight McElroy
Clinton, AR
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Monday, August 8, 2016

Dorothy one of the sweetest ladies I ever new. Last week when I saw her she just sat there with her eyes closed never moving , I talked to her a little when I got ready to leave I hugged told her by and that I loved her and would see her the next time I came to the Nursing home she opened her eyes a little and said love you too. I don't know if she knew me or not but I will hold that in my heart always. I am sure she is home with our Lord Jesus. I stopped by the Funeral Home today you are all in my prayers God Bless.

Kate Towery Fullilove
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Monday, August 8, 2016

As a younger cousin to Dorothy, I looked forward to seeing her at the family reunions. She was one to emulate. Her gentle spirit appealed to me. We became penpals a couple of years ago. I will miss hearing from her. She held all of you in high regard and loved you dearly.

Jesse Bradford
Bradenton, FL
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Monday, August 8, 2016

Janet, Mitch and Danny
Your mother was one of the best! I had the opportunity to know her as a student and teacher at Shirley High. She always was there to help in any way possible.
She was always very proud, of you, her children.
Our loss on earth is Heaven's gain.

Sonny and Carol Downing
Ft.Worth,
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Sunday, August 7, 2016

We send our sympathy for your loss and share your joy that her faithful soul lives on in the presence of God.

cynthia bennett
jonesboro,
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Sunday, August 7, 2016

so sorry for your loss....danny and i were friends in highschool......praying for the family.....cindy

Darlene Harper Sowers
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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Dorothy has such a fond place in the memories of anyone who grew up in Shirley. She and Shirley School District were synonymous. When you thought about one, you automatically tied the thought to the other. She was like a mom to all the students there. We all loved her. She will be greatly missed! Danny, you have always been like a brother to me! My heart goes out to you. Love and prayers to all the family. God bless you.

Dora Bramlett
Clinton,
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Saturday, August 6, 2016

Family I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. What a sweet lady. She was secretary while I was in school there and she always made our days brighter.

Nancy and Armon Hensley
Shirley, AR
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Saturday, August 6, 2016

Dear Janet, Danny, & Mitch,
Your Mom was the most wonderful person I ever knew - she also had a great sense of humor. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
Nancy Hensley