LELA “JONE” CATES

Lela “Jone” Cates, age 80 of New Boston, TX passed away at her home surrounded by her family on January 9, 2025.

She was born July 21, 1944, at “The Red House” in Dekalb, TX to John Ezra & Ola Fern (Graham) Wharton of Dekalb, TX. She worked at Red River Army Depot until she became a homemaker, caring for her Grand and Great Grandchildren.

She was an active member of her Church, Enon Primitive Baptist of New Boston, TX. She enjoyed working in her flower bed, feeding her birds (not the squirrels), and playing with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others she considered her own. She is known around town as “The Candy Lady” as she enjoys giving out candy to anyone.