Karina Mae Cates
Age 54, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 9, 2017. She was born December 13, 1962, in Hastings, MI.
She is survived by her mother, Lucy Matson; daughter, Kacey Cates; granddaughter, Savannah Cates-Lilly; sister, Autumn Matson; 3 nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Cates, and her stepfather, Lary Matson.
In Karina’s own words: “I like being single. I love being a Mom of a beautiful daughter Kacey, and I love and adore being a Gamma (as my g.daughter says it) to my sweet Savannah. I love my job and my home, and spending time w/my daughter and g.daughter when ever i get the chance, they are my life and i love them both more then words could ever express.”
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Great Lakes Christian Home, 2050 S. Washington Rd., Holt. Her family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Christian Home or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.EstesLeadley.com
6 Messages to “Karina Mae Cates”
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Kathy Sandusky
January 11, 2017 at 6:30 pmSo Sorry for your Loss, My Aunt Dollie was Married to Mike. I knew Karina when she was Younger. My Prayers and Thoughts are with The Family!
Jan Hobbs
January 12, 2017 at 9:13 amKacey, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom loved you and was so proud of you! It just won’t be the same at work without her. You are in my prayers.
Sue & Jerry Royston
January 15, 2017 at 1:52 pmKacey, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your mom very well, but we were long time friends with Mike. He loved you all very much. He was a great friend and we miss him a lot. My heart goes out to you all. God bless you.
kelly and john matson
January 19, 2017 at 10:19 amLucy, I am so sorry to hear of Karina’s passing, i hadnt talked to her in a long while, but i often thought about her, she was one of the key people that brought john into my life. my prayers are with you, her daughter, grand daughter and autumn.
S. Page
January 19, 2017 at 2:01 pmHi Kacey, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person, and always treated me with the utmost respect. Her cheerfulness was just infectious. It was always great having someone that I could talk about game shows with. I know she was proud of you, and very proud of her granddaughter. I am so sorry that I can be there with you this weekend. I hope to see you soon.
Steven
Pamela Patten Wagner
January 21, 2017 at 1:04 amYou will be deeply missed and never forgotten. I love you sis. Lots of fun memories. I am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to all..