Tammy Charlene Cates

Tammy Charlene Cates (Mimi), 53, of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 29,2017. The funeral service will be held at 6:00-8:00pm on May 6, 2017 at Garden Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 4:00-6:00pm on May 6, 2017 at Garden Oaks Funeral Home. Tammy was born in Gladewater, Texas on November 16, 1963. She graduated from Navasota High School and continued education at Blinn College. Tammy was married to Tony Bennett on September 23,2005; they were married 12 years. Tammy worked as a store manager for Public Storage for 4 years. She enjoyed reading, writing, interior decorating, painting, and being a mother and grandmother. Tammy is survived by her spouse Tony Bennett, grandchildren; Jay Michael Rainwater, Nyan Cates-Larkins, Skyy Tatum, Swaine (Bubby) Tatum Jr., Corbin Cates-Larkin, Lucas Rainwater, Jackson Rainwater, Aania Adkins, Jeremiah Ford, and Devin Hartley. Children; Mark Ford, Sha-risa Rainwater, Craig Rainwater (son-in-law) Whitney Conway, Brendon Conway (daughter-in-law) Chelsea Cates, Erika Backhus, Krystal Cabrera, and Melissa Colmenero and other family and friends. Tammy is welcomed in heaven by Patsy N. Cates (Mother), Roy Leon Cates (Father), Jovan K. Gladden, and Tupac. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the family. The family of Tammy Charlene Cates wishes to thank Garden Oaks Funeral Home, family and friends.