Elvia Estelle Cates

Elvia Estelle Cates, age 100, a resident of Signature Healthcare in Columbia, TN passed away on the 24th of January.

Elvia was born on May 8, 1915 in Columbia to the late Inez and Odie Sims. She spent her life as a homemaker to her children and her late husband George Cates. Elvia was kind and loving, helping anyone, especially when is comes to raising children. She was always ready to throw in a helping hand. She loved drinking coffee and talking with her granddaughters. She was exceptional at making quits and loved doing it.

We will celebrate Elvia’s life on Wednesday January 27, 2016 at 2:00 at Williams Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Polk Memorial Gardens. Michael Cash, Donald Simmons, Gary Osborne and Jeff Morris will serve as pallbearers.

Elvia is survived by her two daughters: Rita Cates of Columbia and Ruth Halbrooks of Centerville; one son: Walter “Butch” Cates of Mt. Pleasant; Elvia is also survived by 17 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons: Henry (Dick) Cates and Lonnie Dee Cates; daughters: Martha Cates and Janice Haskins.

Williams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may send your family your condolences at www.williamsfh.com