Flora Mae Kates

Flora Mae Kates, at the age of 73, went home to be with the lord on December 13th, 2024.
Born October 23, 1951, in Richmond Kentucky, to Barsha (Turner) and James Mullins, Flora grew up in Jackson County, Kentucky until the age of 13 when she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.

There Flora met and married the love of her life, Earl Wayne Kates, on August 25th, 1973. There love grew stronger through the years as they faced life’s many challenges and celebrated its many blessings together with the grace of God until the Lord call Wayne home in February of 2022.

From this holy union Flora was blessed with two children.
Her eldest, her precious son, Hershel Dewayne Kates, married to Karen Sue.
And her daughter, Karen Lynn Kates Butler.

Her children blessed her with 6 adoring grandchildren,
Andrew DeWayne, Melissa Jewel, Kayla Marie, Autumn Raeann, Adian Wayne, & Hershel DeWayne Kates, Jr

Flora was also privileged to have 4 Great Grandchildren, Cassidy, Carter, Levi and Casey. Flora was overjoyed to know that her 5th great grandchild would be joining this world in early 2025.

Flora was of the Holiness’ faith and trusted in the lord with all her heart. She loved the lord and her family, and her greatest prayer was to see them give their lives to God before it was too late. Flora and her husband worshiped at the Northside Pentecostal Church of God.

Flora worked for Hollander Manufacturing company as a machine operator until she was promoted to the office accounting staff. She was thankful for the many friendships she made there over the years and cherished the friendship of her best friend for more than 30 years, Jane Brown, who always referred to Flora as her guardian Angel.
Flora cherished the time she was able to spend with her family. Trips with Vernon and China Kates were some of Flora’s favorite times. Playing Yahtzee with Donna Sue and Kirt (Special K) and going to out-of-town church services always had tales of adventure and fun she loved to share.

Though compared to her beloved husband, Flora was more reserved, her love of the Lord, Life and family was something she will always be remembered for.
Proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Wayne Kates. Her mother and father, One brother, George Oliver and 2 sisters, Frances and Fronie Jewel.

A public visitation will be held for Flora Mae Kates at Northside Pentecostal Church of God, 4220 Leeper Street, Cincinnati, OH 45223, on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 from 11:00am-12:30pm. A funeral service will follow from 12:30-1:30pm. Following the funeral family and friends will process to Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231, for Flora Mae’s committal service at 2:30pm in the Garden of Friendship.

After the committal, family and friends are welcome to gather back at Northside Pentecostal Church of God for food and fellowship in honor of Flora Mae.