Gladene Fields Cate, 91, of Olden, formerly of Big Spring, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park.
She was born August 2, 1929, in Big Spring to Robert and Tryphena Walters Fields. She married Rollen J. “June” Cate and he preceded her in death July 23, 2009.
Gladene was a longtime resident of Big Spring and had worked for Big Spring ISD in the high school cafeteria for over 20 years. She moved to Olden in 2015.
Survivors include her daughter, Laverne Boyett of Olden; her son, Larry Cate and wife, Terri, of Lake Leon; nine grandchildren, Shannon Scarlett and wife, Jannet, Sonia Hicks and husband, Cliff, Richard Neefe and wife, Wendy, Teria Cate, Dana Cate and husband, Shane Shults, Bubba Cate and wife, LaRea, Jennifer Cate, Kevin Cate and Erica Cate; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Glenn Cate; and eight brothers and sisters.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com