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NORMA KATES

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ATLANTA, Texas—Norma Smith Kates, 87, of Lafayette, La., died Saturday, June 2, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Kates was born June 27, 1930, in Brightstar, Ark. She was a high school English teacher and a member of First Baptist Church, Lafayette. Survivors include her husband, James M. Kates; three sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis R. and Laura Perry Kates of Houston, Texas, Paul G. and Cindy Osborne Kates of Waller, Texas, and David J. and Kelly Williston Kates of Littleton, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Olive Branch Cemetery, Brightstar. Burial will be under direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Lafayette. Memorials to First Baptist Church, Lafayette. Online registration is at hannerfuneralservice.com.

Published June 6, 2018

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