DURHAM: Lucy Strother Cates, 81, of Durham, NC passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. Lucy was born on May 14, 1937 in Franklin County to the late William Manassas and Grace Preddy Strother. Lucy was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Cates; and brothers, William Arthur Strother, Calvin Lawrence Strother.
Mrs. Cates is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Pegram Miller (John); son, William Bryant Pegram; step-daughter, Lisa Cates Sealy (Kenneth); grandchildren, Angie Pegram Phillips (Simon), Logan Bryant Pegram, Ashly Sealy, Kenny Sealy III; great-grandchildren, Briana Pridgen, Kevin Pridgen.
A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 6th at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Kenneth Sealy Jr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to the United Methodist Retirement Home Foundation Benevolent Fund: 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Suite A-500, Durham, NC 27705.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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Hillsborough, NC 27278
