Jeannine Marie Scates, 91 of Sugar Land, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 30, 2020. Jeannine was born on April 19, 1929 in Flatonia, TX to the late Herman and Marie Malcik Olle. She graduated Valedictorian from Flatonia High School in May, 1946. She married her high school sweetheart William Thomas “Tom” Scates, Jr. on May 16, 1948.
Jeannine worked for Imperial Sugar from 1970 -1999 when she retired as Secretary to the President. Jeannine was very involved in the Catholic Church and her faith was very close to her heart. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.
Jeannine was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Tom Scates, her brother Robert Olle and brother-in-law Bobby Byler. She is survived by her children, Michael Scates, Patti Scates, Peggy Scates McGullam and husband Kevin, Mark Scates, David Scates all of Sugar Land, TX. Grandchildren Travis McGullam, Taylor McGullam, Dylan McGullam, Paige Scates all of Sugar Land, TX. She is also survived by her sister, Judy Byler of La Grange, TX and nephews Scott and Chad Byler of West Point, TX and Stephen Olle of Round Rock, TX.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2020 followed by a Rosary starting at 7:00 pm at The Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek , Sugar Land, TX. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Sugar Land, TX on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 11:00 am with Father Matthew officiating. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Flatonia, TX.
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