Mary Ester (Quick) Cates, 93, of 5914FM715, Midland TX, left us peacefully on Nov 2, 2024. She was surrounded by family. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mary, will be remember for her young forever attitude to life.

Born on Feb 04, 1931 in Memphis, Shelby, TN to Clarence and Mattie Quick. She married Elbert E. Cates on Mar 11, 1947. Their marriage lasted nearly 77 years and yielded six children and 46 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Linda Riley (William), Marsha Jolly (Ray), Carol Holloway, Deborah Walker, Dee Anna Hussey (David). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kaleb Cates, Jesurun Cates (Megan), Krisen Carr (Paul), Lora Cates (Harrison), Anna Wilson, Stephen Cates (Rose), Sarah Marbry (Drew), Philip Cates, Cecilia Calleja, Lisa Danielson (Robert), Vanessa Romaine (Trevor), Patrick Riley (Krisen), Sammy Vest (Marlene), Kathy Vest, Tina Grimes, Gregory Grimes (Shannakay), Charley Walker (Lisa), Danny Hussey (Lindsey), Cory Hussey (Rita). She is also survived by one sister, Sandra Craig (Bobby).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert; her mother and father, Clarence and Mattie Quick; her son, Richard Cates; her brothers, Clarence, Robert, John, and Ralph Quick; her sisters, Vera Thomas, Shirley Jean Cates, and Sarah Quick.

She is survived by 27 great grandchildren and 145 nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews,

A service to celebrate her life will be held on November 13th at Northridge Woodhaven

Cemetery & Funeral Home, 6755 US-51, Millington, TN, 38053.

Family viewing 12:30, Public Viewing 1:00, Service 2:00.