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Tina Cates Obituary

Tina Ann was called home to Creator on May 15th, 2024 after a brave battle with lung cancer. Born in Gunnison, CO to Carolyn & Wayne Cates, Tina spent her childhood in her favorite place; the mountains. After moving to Lawrence, she raised her six children; Chris, Brandon (Katie & siblings), Bradly (Natalie, Britney, Bradly Jr), Holly (Hanna, Hailey, Hayden), Ciara (fur babies Bear, Toast & Biscuit) & Espen. Tina was known for her kindness, her homemade fried chicken dinner, her excitement for Shark Week & her ability to make everyone feel loved & important. Tina was proceeded in death by her Nanny, (Mildred Hodge), her Papa (Carl Hodge), & her Uncle Glenn (Hodge). Tina will be missed by many, including her kids, many grandbabies & siblings (Ty, Tami, Tracy, Toni & Tiffy) as well as several nieces, nephews & cousins. Per her wishes, Tina was cremated. Services will be announced at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 24, 2024.

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Laurie (Wilson, Church) Erskin

June 11, 2024

Tina and I were close friends for the better part of 10+yrs. We lived together, were neighbors and dear friends. My heart goes out to her children and grandchildren during this difficult time. I was totally taken back when I saw she passed and immediately so many wonderful memories came flooding back. Tina you will be greatly missed.

Rosa long

May 27, 2024

She was my mama she was all was there when I need to talk to her I was with her son Chris for like 12 years and she is going to be missed and I will always going to love u mama Tina and one thing I remember of her is we walked to the bus together to go to work she was amazing person and she cared about people I am going to miss you so much RIP Tina love u and miss u so much

mary

May 26, 2024

tina was a wonderful person , friend she will be missed by many so sorry holly and ciara i remember when you girls came over to play with my girls your mom was so kind sorry for your loss

Lynn Craig

May 24, 2024

Tina was one of my absolute favorite riders. We met while I was driving a bus in Lawrence. She gave great advice and even better hugs. She was an amazing person and friend and I will love her always

treatment and procedures

May 24, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We are so blessed we got the chance to know tina and mom. prayers to the family. tpc center

Ashly Osburn-Beers

May 24, 2024

You were an amazing mom and just watching as your boys friend, growing up you did an amazing job you was always so beautiful even when you just got off work and was cooking dinner or hollering at them out the door you had beautiful kids and you will be truly missed and you will always be loved thanks for leaving behind some amazing kids and grandkids to carry on those beautiful genes R. I P.

Eleanor Daniels

May 23, 2024

Tina was one of my friend“s mother growing up. I remember staying the night and watching movies, and she was always so kind to me. Rest in peace, Tina. Your energy was beautiful.

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