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CATHY DEAN CATES STRONG

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Bridges Funeral Home

5430 Rutledge Pike

Knoxville, Tennessee

CATHY STRONG Obituary

STRONG, CATHY DEAN CATES - age 47, of Strawberry Plains, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014. Of the Baptist faith, Cathy drove a delivery truck for Frito Lay for six years after working sixteen years at Kroger in Fountain City. She considered them all to be a part of her second family. She loved the beach and was known to visit many beaches during her vacations. Cathy was a huge UT football fan and was not to be disturbed on "Game Day Saturday". She is already greatly missed. Preceded in death by father, Paul Cates; and niece, Taylor Cates. Survived by husband of 27 years, Kenny Strong of Strawberry Plains; sons, Justin Strong of Knoxville, Blake Strong and fiancé Brie of Strawberry Plains; mother, Shirley Cates of Knoxville; brother, Rick Cates and wife Karen of Knoxville; sister, Paula Cates of Knoxville; nieces, Jessi, Kelli, and Staci Cates of Knoxville; great nephew, of whom she was very proud, Jésus; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet 12:45 p.m. on Friday at Caledonia Cemetery for a 1:00 p.m. interment. The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Aiken Standard from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2014.

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Brenda and Mrs. Betty Wallace

August 2, 2014

Rick Cates-
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of your sister, Cathy. May God help 'you' find peace and comfort during the days ahead.

Bob and Brenda Dotson

July 31, 2014

Kenny....our hearts are saddened for you and your family. Her smile and laugh were infectious. You are in our prayers.

Linda Hodge

July 31, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

July 30, 2014

I am deeply saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and the family. I know she is in a much better place and is smiling down on us all.

Melissa Cureton

July 30, 2014

DEAR AUNT SHIRLEY & PAULA!!! So sorry for your loss of Cathy!I know what it's like to loose a CHILD & SISTER!! I KNOW HER FUNERAL IS ON MOM'S BIRTHDAY THE 31st, SO I KNOW MAMA WILL BE THERE WITH YOU ALL IN SPIRIT!!! SO SORRY, WE CAN'T BE THERE WITH YOU ALL, BUT WE ARE THERE IN OUR HEARTS!!! LOVE, BILL & DONNA IN TAMPA, FL.

Doris (Horner ) Cates

July 30, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Connie Adams

July 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are for the whole family. I was heart broken to hear the news. She had a beautiful smile and was a beautiful lady. So sorry for the loss of Cathy but Heaven gained one beautiful angel and she will be greatly missed. I wish I could have got to sit and talk to her one last time.

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