Jeannette A. (Brave) Cates passed away December 16, 2019 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband James B Cates II and her parents Fred C. Brave & Blanche I. (Cowell) Brave.

She is survived by a brother Charles F. Brave of California, and four children Theresa M. (Tony) Huggins of Collinsville, Melissa V.R. Cates of Collinsville, James B. (Michelle) Cates III of California, and Charles C.F. Cates of Collinsville. She is further survived by  13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

VISITATION: A visitation for Jeannette will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL, and following the visitation an Eastern Star service will be held at 5:00 P.M.

FUNERAL: A funeral will be on Monday February 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL. Jeannette will be laid to rest at St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, IL following the service.