CATES AND FAMILY CELEBRATE 101 YEARS

CATES AND FAMILY CELEBRATE 101 YEARS – Mary Cates, her family and friends at Community Springs, celebrated her 101st birthday with cake, balloons and flowers on Friday, June 28.

She was born in Lincoln, England, in 1919 to John and Clarissa Hide. During World War II, while serving as a volunteer for the Red Cross, she met Ferrel Cates.

After their marriage, they made their home in Missouri. Mary had never been away from  her home in England and it would be 30 years before she returned. She visited every 2 – 3 years after that.

Mary and Ferrel were married for 61 years and were blessed with five children: John, Richard, Patrick, Michelle and Nancy.

Mary enjoys staying busy with quilting, sewing, cross-stitching and working in the yard. She loves her Royals, Chiefs and Mizzou Tigers. He greatest joy is her children and grandchildren.

Mary enjoys life’s simple pleasures and is in her element when a baby is near.

When you ask Mary how she’s doing, her positive, signature response is “I’m on TOP of the World.”