Genevieve Gwen Cates, 78, born in Atmore, Ala., and a resident of Bay Minette, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
She was a self-employed business woman in the fabric industry. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth F. (Donald) Ridge, Bay Minette, Linda (Jerry) Gibson, Brandon, Miss; two brothers, Angelo B. Stewart, Bay Minette, James L. Stewart, Hickory Flats, Miss; her sister, Mary Kaye Weekley, Pensacola, Fla., and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Minister Jerry Childs officiating. Interment will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Shreveport Shriners Hospital for Children by calling 1-800-241-4438. Funeral arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette. To post online condolences, visit www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
