Bonnie Cates

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Louise Wallace of Orange, TX; two sons, Tommy Austin, Jr. of Somerville, TN and Chris Cates (Katelyn) of Pontotoc, MS; four daughters, Vida Louise Rojas of Somerville, TN, Christy Jean Wilson (Eric) of Whiteville, TN, April Danielle Derrick (Chase) of Pontotoc, MS, and Tammy Marie Bell (Tracy) of Gunnersville, AL; three brothers, Bundy Eugene Earnest, Jr. (Gloria) of Whiteville, TN, William Harold Earnest (Rhonda) of Orange, TX, James Carol Earnest (Patty) of Orange, TX; and one sister, Sylvia Louise Austin (James) of Orange, TX.  She also leaves a legacy of 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Pallbearers for the service are Chris Cates, Eric Wilson, Andy Cates, Chase Derrick, Donnie Brookins, Dewaine Hayes, Tracy Bell, and Hunter McElwee.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.