Sue Cates, 70, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday January 31, 2018 at Seasons Hospice following a period of declining health.
Born November 15, 1947 to the late Robert and Willie Grace Bales, she had been a resident of Dahlonega for the past 40 years coming from Alpharetta. Sue worked as a farmer alongside her husband for over 40 years. She enjoyed traveling and had visited every state in the U.S. A member of Providence Baptist Church, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Curtis Bales.
Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Charles Cates, Sr., Dahlonega; sons and daughter in law, Charles Jr. and Lindsey Cates, Dahlonega, Tony Cates, Dahlonega; nieces, Gretchen Bales, Vickie Tarver, Michelle Bales, Selena Bales, Marriah Bales, Tatum Bales; other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday February 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Rodney Pilcher will officiate. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday February 1 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to help offset final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Funeral services will be held Friday February 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Cha