Dougherty-Lee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Cates, Elizabeth Newsome November 5, 2002
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The Albany Herald - Obituaries
Elizabeth Newsome Cates

ALBANY — Elizabeth Newsome Cates, 87, of Albany died at her residence Tuesday, 
November 5, 2002.

Her memorial service will be today 2 p.m. at Walden Chapel of First United 
Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Donald M. Kea and the Rev. Rodney Stamey will 
officiate. Her remains were cremated and will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of Lee County, she had lived in Albany for many years. She was a 
member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Cates was the owner of ABC 
Furniture Co. and she was a master bridge player. She was preceded in death by 
her husband, Albert Boyd Cates; her father and mother, Lawrence Newsome and 
Lenora King Newsome Findley; and her stepfather, John Cleveland Findley.

She is survived by her godson, J.P. "Jimmy" Watkins Jr. and his wife, Raines of 
Albany; their children, Porter and Leslie Watkins and Scott and Pamela Watkins, 
all of Atlanta; a cousin, Mrs. Thomas McKay of Los Angeles, CA; special 
friends, Sharon and Richard King of Albany, Brian Hornek of Albany.

Those desiring may send memorials to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 
448, Albany, GA 31702 or Albany Area Humane Society, 1705 Oakridge Drive, 
Albany, GA 31707.

Kimbrell-Stern 

Funeral Directors 

Albany 229/883-4152 



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