Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMar 20, 1929, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [52241]
DeathApr 16, 2024, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [52241]
FatherGeorge Harper TICKLE (1901-1987)
MotherViolet Opal WYRICK (1907-2005)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Peggie Neal TICKLE
Peggy Tickle Cates
Peggy Tickle Cates, 95, of Greensboro, passed away April 16, 2024, at Whitestone, a Masonic and Eastern Star Community.
Peggy was born March 20, 1929, in Burlington, to Harper and Violet Tickle.
She loved to quilt, play the piano, sing, be at the beach, and spend time with her grandchildren. She sang in the choir at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, where she was a charter member. She also loved singing in “Herley’s Angels" with her daughters at both Friendly Avenue Baptist Church and at Eastern Star functions. Peggy devoted much of her life to the Eastern Star where she served many stations, including Organist, Electa, Marshal, Conductress, Associate Matron, and Worthy Matron. She was District Deputy Grand Matron, Grand Organist, Associate Grand Conductress, Associate Grand Matron, and became Worthy Grand Matron for the State on June 17, 1998.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Harper and Violet Tickle, her husband Herley Cates, grandson Christopher Clark, her sister Bettie Strohm and her brother George Tickle.
She is survived by her brother Garland Tickle (Judy), daughters Cheryl Armstrong (Robert), Donna Wellington (Donald), and Annette Tilley (Michael);grandchildren, Meredith McCarthy, Matthew Northam, Jennifer Sides, and Michael Tilley, Jr., as well as 10 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.
A special thanks to Peggy’s in home caregivers Dana, Bonnie, Lori, Marybeth and Kimberly from Tender Hearted Homecare and the staff at Whitestone Assisted Living.
A Memorial Service for friends and loved ones will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, NC 27410. The family will receive friends from 2:00-2:45, prior to the service. The family will honor Peggy with a private burial at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Friendly Avenue Baptist Church at 4800 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, MESH Foundation LLC at 700 S. Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407 or to the charity of your choice. [52232]
Peggy Tickle Cates, 95, of Greensboro, passed away April 16, 2024, at Whitestone, a Masonic and Eastern Star Community.
Peggy was born March 20, 1929, in Burlington, to Harper and Violet Tickle.
She loved to quilt, play the piano, sing, be at the beach, and spend time with her grandchildren. She sang in the choir at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, where she was a charter member. She also loved singing in “Herley’s Angels" with her daughters at both Friendly Avenue Baptist Church and at Eastern Star functions. Peggy devoted much of her life to the Eastern Star where she served many stations, including Organist, Electa, Marshal, Conductress, Associate Matron, and Worthy Matron. She was District Deputy Grand Matron, Grand Organist, Associate Grand Conductress, Associate Grand Matron, and became Worthy Grand Matron for the State on June 17, 1998.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Harper and Violet Tickle, her husband Herley Cates, grandson Christopher Clark, her sister Bettie Strohm and her brother George Tickle.
She is survived by her brother Garland Tickle (Judy), daughters Cheryl Armstrong (Robert), Donna Wellington (Donald), and Annette Tilley (Michael);grandchildren, Meredith McCarthy, Matthew Northam, Jennifer Sides, and Michael Tilley, Jr., as well as 10 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.
A special thanks to Peggy’s in home caregivers Dana, Bonnie, Lori, Marybeth and Kimberly from Tender Hearted Homecare and the staff at Whitestone Assisted Living.
A Memorial Service for friends and loved ones will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, NC 27410. The family will receive friends from 2:00-2:45, prior to the service. The family will honor Peggy with a private burial at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Friendly Avenue Baptist Church at 4800 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, MESH Foundation LLC at 700 S. Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407 or to the charity of your choice. [52232]
Obituary Online notes for Hurley Gattis (Spouse 1)
Herley Gattis Cates
Greensboro – Herley Gattis Cates, 94, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Wesley Long Hospital. There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m., at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at a 2:00 p.m. Visitation preceding the service.
He was born on January 13, 1926 to the late D.D. and Catherine Cates in the Pleasant Grove Community in Alamance County.
As a young man, he served his country as a gunner in the 467th Bombardment Group of the US Army Air Corp during World War II. Once honorably discharged, he completed his education at Burlington Business College. He was a charter member of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, where he served for many years as an usher and deacon. Before retirement, Herley was the longtime owner and manager of Motor Supply Company, Inc. in Greensboro and served as president of the North Carolina-Virginia Automotive Wholesalers Association.
Before moving to Greensboro in 1963, Herley was Sales Manager of Norton Russ Automotive in Burlington, NC and a member of Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church where he enjoyed many years of service as Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 22.
His lifelong involvement in various fraternal organizations included the Oasis Oriental Shrine, the Gate City Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd degree Mason, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and Guilford Chapter 141 of the Order of the Eastern Star where he served as Patron and many years as Chaplain of the Chapter.
As an instrument rated, private pilot, Herley loved taking to the skies to fly his Cessna 172. He enjoyed flying well into his late 80s.
Herley is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Peggy Tickle Cates; daughters, Cheryl Armstrong (Robert), Donna Wellington (Donald), and Annette Tilley (Michael); grandchildren, Chris Clark, Meredith McCarthy, Matthew Northam, Jennifer Sides, and Michael Tilley, Jr. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, D.D. and Catherine Cates.
The Family will honor Herley with a private burial. A Memorial Service for friends and loved ones will be announced later.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Friendly Avenue Baptist Church at 4800 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410, or to the charity of your choice.
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street is serving the Cates Family.
https://www.forbisanddick.com/obituaries/herley-cates/#!/Obituary [52242]
Greensboro – Herley Gattis Cates, 94, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Wesley Long Hospital. There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m., at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at a 2:00 p.m. Visitation preceding the service.
He was born on January 13, 1926 to the late D.D. and Catherine Cates in the Pleasant Grove Community in Alamance County.
As a young man, he served his country as a gunner in the 467th Bombardment Group of the US Army Air Corp during World War II. Once honorably discharged, he completed his education at Burlington Business College. He was a charter member of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, where he served for many years as an usher and deacon. Before retirement, Herley was the longtime owner and manager of Motor Supply Company, Inc. in Greensboro and served as president of the North Carolina-Virginia Automotive Wholesalers Association.
Before moving to Greensboro in 1963, Herley was Sales Manager of Norton Russ Automotive in Burlington, NC and a member of Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church where he enjoyed many years of service as Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 22.
His lifelong involvement in various fraternal organizations included the Oasis Oriental Shrine, the Gate City Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd degree Mason, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and Guilford Chapter 141 of the Order of the Eastern Star where he served as Patron and many years as Chaplain of the Chapter.
As an instrument rated, private pilot, Herley loved taking to the skies to fly his Cessna 172. He enjoyed flying well into his late 80s.
Herley is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Peggy Tickle Cates; daughters, Cheryl Armstrong (Robert), Donna Wellington (Donald), and Annette Tilley (Michael); grandchildren, Chris Clark, Meredith McCarthy, Matthew Northam, Jennifer Sides, and Michael Tilley, Jr. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, D.D. and Catherine Cates.
The Family will honor Herley with a private burial. A Memorial Service for friends and loved ones will be announced later.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Friendly Avenue Baptist Church at 4800 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410, or to the charity of your choice.
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street is serving the Cates Family.
https://www.forbisanddick.com/obituaries/herley-cates/#!/Obituary [52242]