Ann W. LeCates

June 23, 1927 - June 17, 2018

Ann W. LeCates, age 90, of Laurel, passed away at her home on June 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Parsonsburg, Maryland, she is the daughter of the late Estole White and Georgianna B. Parsons White. Ann was the former owner and operator of Ann's Daycare in Laurel for over 30 years. She enjoyed caring for her precious children everyday. She was an amazing woman of strength, wisdom, perseverance, and was the rock of her family. Ann was a fabulous cook, steam stress, and baker. She make the most delicious chocolate candies that everyone looked forward to tasting on special occasions. Ann is survived by her sons; Everett Lee LeCates, Sr., and Michael Roy LeCates and his wife Karen; Daughters, Beverly Ann LeCates and her husband Richard, and Gayle Lynn Adkins and her husband Mark; grandchildren, Everett "Bunky" LeCates, Jr., James Roy LeCates, Rhonda Peterson, Burt LeCates, Jr., Josh LeCates, David Lee Shrieves, Michelle Locklear, Michael LeCates, Jr., Brian LeCates, Matthew LeCates, and Daniel Adkins. Numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee LeCates; her son, Frances Burton LeCates; and her siblings, Preston White, Estole "Jack" White, Jr., Marion White, Alfred White, Beatrice Phillips, Rose Marie White, Rose Marian White, Joyce LeCates, and Edna Sullivan. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Bethel Worship Center, 26648 Sussex Hwy., Seaford, Delaware. A viewing will be held at the church from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Pastor Joe LeCates will officiate. Interment will follow in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery in Laurel. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.