Polly York Cates passed away on July 31, 2020 at the age of 91 in Statesville. She was born on January 21, 1929 to the late Issiac and Jettie York. Mrs. Cates retired from Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after 30 years in central supply. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time in her garden.
Mrs. Cates was preceded in death by her parents, son, Timothy Gregg Cates, Sr., and 13 siblings. She leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Cynthia Cates; grandchildren, Timothy Gregg Cates, Jr., Benjamin Paul Cates, Michael Cates, and Steven Cates; sister-in-law Grace York; son, Curtis Ray Cates; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 4th at 2pm at Frank Vogler & Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 1pm. Burial will follow the service at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625.