Nancy Jean Cates (MacPherson) passed away on December 2, 2013 in Channelview, Texas after battling cancer. She was born on August 27, 1951 in Toms River, New Jersey. She is survived by her son David Lee Cates, daughter-in-law Christa, and granddaughter Olivia. Nancy had a large, close-knit family and loved spending time with them at the private lake she managed in 2005, which she named Tiki Lake after her dog.