Nancy Jean Cates (MacPherson) of Channelview Texas passed away on December 2, 2013 after battling cancer. She was born on August 27, 1951 in Toms River, New Jersey and is survived by her son David Lee Cates, daughter-in-law Christa, and granddaughter Olivia who were the center of her universe. Nancy also loved water and created many cherished memories with her large family during the summer she managed a private lake named after her dog Tiki.