Obituary of
Cates, Ardenia B.
Ardenia Burchett Cates was born March 2, 1918 in Burns City, Texas to her parents, Abraham Garfield and Anna May (Bongerant) Crabtree. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Farmers Branch on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the age of 93 years young. Ardenia married Arnold Burchett in 1937 in Pilot Point, Texas and raised their four children in a loving and godly home in Aubrey and Green Valley, Texas. Arnold and Ardenia were married 57 wonderful years when Arnold passed away in August 1994. Thanksgiving of 2002 Ardenia married Rev. J. W. Cates and they had over 4 happy years together before his death in July 2005. Ardenia was a Godly woman who loved the Lord and served him faithfully continuing to seek him in prayer even into her last days. She was a member for 25 years at Christian Center Assembly of God in Farmers Branch, Texas where her son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Weldon and Margaret Burchett pastor. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold Burchett and second husband, J.W. Cates and also, her grandson, Gary Smith. She is survived by her four children; Joyce Evans and husband, Rev. Paul Evans of Seymour, Texas, Margaret Jo Herndon and husband, Ray Herndon of Carrollton, Texas, Rev. Weldon Burchett and wife, Margaret Burchett of Farmers Branch, Texas and Herbert Burchett and wife, Lanelle of Gainesville, Texas; 9 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren; 1 brother, Willard Crabtree of Thackerville, Oklahoma; many nieces and nephews and beloved friends. She will be greatly missed by all her family and her friends at Christian Center.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 11:00 am at Christian Center Assembly of God, 13505 Josey Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. Interment will follow the service at Roselawn Memorial Park, Roselawn Road, Denton, Texas. Ardenia
Tribute Wall of Cates, Ardenia B.
We are blessed to have known Ardenia.
Jim & Cheryl Lee
Thursday October 13, 2022
We are blessed to have known Ardenia.
I had found Ardenia to be a wonderful example of a true Christian woman, a woman of strong faith and generosity. I will miss seeing her in church, but am glad that she is with her Savior and is no longer suffering and will see her again one day.
Lynn Harrison
Thursday October 13, 2022
I had found Ardenia to be a wonderful example of a true Christian woman, a woman of strong faith and generosity. I will miss seeing her in church, but am glad that she is with her Savior and is no longer suffering and will see her again one day.
Dear Burchett Family-
We are so sorry for the loss of Sister Cates- Her beautiful spirit and love of the Lord was shared with all that knew her. We will keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to All,
Branden and Melinda (Fugitt) Robles
Branden & Melinda Robles
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Burchett Family-
We are so sorry for the loss of Sister Cates- Her beautiful spirit and love of the Lord was shared with all that knew her. We will keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to All,
Branden and Melinda (Fugitt) Robles
Mama Cates was a loving person who loved us so much. She couldn’t wait until Ben and I got married. She encouraged everyone she came in contact with. We will miss her dearly especially the sparkle in her eyes when she spoke of her family. Now she is dancing on the streets of Gold now. To her children, thank you for sharing your momwith us. We love you all.
Ben and Willima Tunis and Jonn Banner
Thursday October 13, 2022
Mama Cates was a loving person who loved us so much. She couldn't wait until Ben and I got married. She encouraged everyone she came in contact with. We will miss her dearly especially the sparkle in her eyes when she spoke of her family. Now she is dancing on the streets of Gold now. To her children, thank you for sharing your momwith us. We love you all.
Condolences to you all. Sis. Burchett was a wonderful part of our past as you all are, of our present. Love to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Bill and Kay Howard
Thursday October 13, 2022
Condolences to you all. Sis. Burchett was a wonderful part of our past as you all are, of our present. Love to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Dear Burchett Family,
We grieve with you for the loss of your mother, and rejoice with you that she is with her Sweet Jesus. Praying for y’all!
Jason, Natalie, Jenna & Liam Fannin
Natalie Fannin
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Burchett Family,
We grieve with you for the loss of your mother, and rejoice with you that she is with her Sweet Jesus. Praying for y'all!
Jason, Natalie, Jenna & Liam Fannin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We have known members of this family for over 50 years, and we are greatful to be able to call them our friends.
May the comfort of God’s Word be with all of you today and in the days ahead. May the emptiness in your hearts be filled with the love and peace of Jesus Christ.
We love you.
The Ballard
Rev. & Mrs. James Ballard
Thursday October 13, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We have known members of this family for over 50 years, and we are greatful to be able to call them our friends.
May the comfort of God's Word be with all of you today and in the days ahead. May the emptiness in your hearts be filled with the love and peace of Jesus Christ.
We love you.
The Ballard
Dear Pastor,
Kathy and I have both lost our Mothers. We understand the sorrow that this brings to your heart. Thank the Lord that there will be a great reunion in Heaven and we will see them again, nevermore to be separated by death. God Bless You,
John and Kathy
North Dallas Funeral Home
John and Kathy
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Pastor,
Kathy and I have both lost our Mothers. We understand the sorrow that this brings to your heart. Thank the Lord that there will be a great reunion in Heaven and we will see them again, nevermore to be separated by death. God Bless You,
John and Kathy
North Dallas Funeral Home
Pastor, Margaret and all of the Burchett-Cates Family. Sister Ardenia will be greatly missed. She was a loving and kind person and I know she is in Heaven with our Lord now. Walking streets of gold and praising God! Our Smypathy is with you. We love you all!
Linda Starnes
Thursday October 13, 2022
Pastor, Margaret and all of the Burchett-Cates Family. Sister Ardenia will be greatly missed. She was a loving and kind person and I know she is in Heaven with our Lord now. Walking streets of gold and praising God! Our Smypathy is with you. We love you all!
Sis. Cates was One of the most Godliest woman I think I have ever known. I was blessed to have been called her friend. I will see her again one day.
Dawn Tunis
Thursday October 13, 2022
Sis. Cates was One of the most Godliest woman I think I have ever known. I was blessed to have been called her friend. I will see her again one day.
Sister Cates was a true friend. She loved me unconditionally and I will miss our visits and prayer time together. I will see you in Heaven my sweet friend. To all of the family what a honor you have bestowed upon on me and my family. You are all in my prayers. JohnP+
John P Brooks
Thursday October 13, 2022
Sister Cates was a true friend. She loved me unconditionally and I will miss our visits and prayer time together. I will see you in Heaven my sweet friend. To all of the family what a honor you have bestowed upon on me and my family. You are all in my prayers. JohnP+
What a wonderful life testimony. Praise the Lord for such a godly soul. I will be praying for the family. Even though Ms Burchett is with the Lord, I know you will miss her here on earth. God bless you all.
Janet Sandifer
Thursday October 13, 2022
What a wonderful life testimony. Praise the Lord for such a godly soul. I will be praying for the family. Even though Ms Burchett is with the Lord, I know you will miss her here on earth. God bless you all.
For many years I have known a couple of the children of Ardenia. After getting acquainted with Ardenia I then knew where they received their integrity. What a woman she was! You can tell what kind of woman the mother was by the outcome of the children. Oh…like all of us perfection has a few flaws, but I’m so blessed to have had the honor of visiting her in her home so many times, and it was always open. She was a precious precious lady.
Faith Dance
Thursday October 13, 2022
For many years I have known a couple of the children of Ardenia. After getting acquainted with Ardenia I then knew where they received their integrity. What a woman she was! You can tell what kind of woman the mother was by the outcome of the children. Oh...like all of us perfection has a few flaws, but I'm so blessed to have had the honor of visiting her in her home so many times, and it was always open. She was a precious precious lady.
Please know that even though we are so far away, that we Love you very much, and will continue to pray for you, and your family and Christian Center.
I know that God has wrapped his Loving arms of compassion around you to draw you nearer to him, he has a way of covering us in his blanket of Love and healing, during this time of need.
These feelings are sent directly to your hearts from ours, may God bless you yours my Pastors.
(Love Anthony and Nora Fugitt)
Anthony Fugitt
Thursday October 13, 2022
Please know that even though we are so far away, that we Love you very much, and will continue to pray for you, and your family and Christian Center.
I know that God has wrapped his Loving arms of compassion around you to draw you nearer to him, he has a way of covering us in his blanket of Love and healing, during this time of need.
These feelings are sent directly to your hearts from ours, may God bless you yours my Pastors.
(Love Anthony and Nora Fugitt)