Georgeanne (Bartholomew) Cates was born the daughter of George and Katherine (Gwaltney) Bartholomew on August 12, 1940, in Warrensburg, Missouri, and departed this life on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home in Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 80 years.
She was united in marriage on May 16, 1958 to Thomas “Tom” Cates.
Georgeanne is survived by her husband, Tom Cates of the home in Thayer, Missouri; two sons, Jim Cates and wife, Lisa of Thayer and Dr. Joe Cates and wife, Pam of Loch Lloyd; one daughter, Dr. Donna Currier and husband, Bobby of Linn Creek; eight grandchildren, Nathan Cates and wife, Tamera, Jessica Harper and husband, Bradley, Chelsea Cates, Ethan Currier and Madison, Emily Cates, Nick Currier and Alexiss, Madeline Cates and Nick, and Audrey Currier; nine great grandchildren, Madison Cates, Chase Cates, Cole Cates, Blain Grimes, Canyon Harper, Mesa Grace Harper, Gracyn Fox, Bronson Currier, and Rilyn Georgie Currier; two great great grandchildren, Brilan Cates and Brecklan Cates; her twin sister, Nancy Cates of Alton; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Katherine Bartholomew and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Lilly Cates.
Georgeanne was a graduate of Alton High School with the class of 1958. She worked various jobs in downtown Thayer prior to beginning a career with Continental Telephone Company where she worked until her retirement.
She was saved at the age of 9 and baptized in the Eleven Point River in Thomasville. Georgeanne was a member of the First Baptist Church of Thayer where she played the organ and piano for more than 50 years. She also played the organ and piano at Carter Funeral Home for many years.
Georgeanne was at her happiest when she was cooking for and spending time with her family and grandkids. She was an amazing wife, mother, Memaw and sister to us all and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services for Georgeanne Cates will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Jared Russell officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Bailey Cemetery in Alton, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri,
January 25, 2021 @ 2:28 pm
RIP my beautiful cousin.
January 26, 2021 @ 11:03 am
So sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers to all the family.
January 25, 2021 @ 4:27 pm
I spent my high school years in Thayer where I attended First Baptist Church. I have such happy memories of church! Georgeanne Cates’ music was a central part of our services. I love the memory of sitting next to her on the piano or organ bench turning pages. Georgeanne once mentored me each step of the way through a piano performance. She was kind to the young people of church.
I have been blessed to see her some over the years as her son married my sister. I was always so happy to visit with her! Georgeanne was a lovely and loving person, and I am grateful for her time here.
With loving memories, Julia
January 25, 2021 @ 8:25 pm
I can see Georgeanne at the organ as clearly now as most every Sunday of my childhood. She generously shared her time and talent and raised a wonderful family. She was a Proverbs 31 woman, like so many of those ladies at First Baptist. I am sorry for your loss, but grateful for wonderful memories.
January 26, 2021 @ 11:36 am
To the family of Georgeanne I send my deepest sympathy. When my family lived in Thayer I kept Jim, Joe and Donna since I was a stay at home mom for 4 children. I will always remember them and what a sweet family they were. May God surround you with His Love.
January 28, 2021 @ 8:51 am
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I love you Dr. Currier, and I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Love Christal Haueter
February 13, 2021 @ 1:19 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 9, 2021 @ 10:11 pm
Donna, Joe and Jim, I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.