Linda Lois Cates

of Conway, AR

May 3, 1947 - November 10, 2023

Linda Lois Cates, age 76, of Conway, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Friday, November 10th, 2023 at Baptist Health in Conway, Arkansas. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 3rd, 1947 to Edward Fraley and Virginia Wilson Fraley.

Linda was of the Christian faith. She was a licensed practical nurse, but her greatest calling and the job that brought her the most joy, was being a mother and homemaker. She was a true artist at heart. She enjoyed drawing, painting and she excelled at creating eggs in the style of Faberge. She was an avid gardener and especially liked to raise flowers. She loved to read, cook and try foods from around the world. Her knowledge of the family genealogy was expansive. Linda loved to decorate for Christmas and all of the holidays. Family meant the world to her and she will be deeply missed by those who knew her best.

Survivors include her sons, Thomas L. Cates (Allyson) of Conway and Robert W. Cates (Ana) of San Diego, CA; daughters, Cathy Simmons of Leslie, Becky Morrison (Dean) of Mountain View and Paula Holland of Conway; grandchildren, Raechel, Celesta, Jeremiah (Ronalynne), Josel (Kesia), Melissa, Ashley (Charles), Missy, Mandy, Nicole (Trey), Cassy (Hunter), Erica and Nathan; eighteen great-grandchildren with one more on the way; two brothers, Edward Fraley Jr. (Patricia) of MO and Bill Fraley (Sherry) of Harrison and many extended family who will also mourn her passing.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Virginia Fraley; her husband, Jimmy Cleo Cates, who passed away in 2019 and one grandson, Nicholas Colby Morrison.

Funeral Services for Linda will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Will Thompson officiating. Special music will be performed by Debra Clemons and Rhonda Byer. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Elberta Cemetry where Linda will be laid to rest beside her husband, Jimmy. Bearers will be Nathan Holland, Jeremiah Cates, Josel Cates and Lee Fraley. Honorary bearer will be Terrance Gross.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall,  AR 72650
11/18/2023 at 1:00 till 2:00 PM
Service
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall,  AR 72650
11/18/2023 at 2:00 PM

Cemetery/Interment
Elberta Cemetery
2672 Hwy 66
Leslie, AR 72645
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com