Sandra Helen Cates McGary, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.
She was born on June 24, 1942, in Hopkins County, KY, to the late Helen Blanchard Cates and William Cates. She was the oldest of eight children. She was a 1961 graduate of South Hopkins High School. She spent most of her working life as a bookkeeper, first at Henninger and Associates and then for Happy’s of Madisonville. Sandra was a wonderful person and an all-around blessing to those whose lives she impacted. Sandra was an active member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville and also served on the counting committee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby “Bob” F. McGary; and her grandson, David McGary.
Survivors include her son, Jesse (Carolyn) McGary of Evansville, IN; daughter, Patricia “Trish” Wyatt of Madisonville; grandchildren, Jake (Katie) Wyatt, Kevin Wyatt, and Sarah (Jared) Shue; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with Bro. Jim McMurtrie officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers are Jake Wyatt, Kevin Wyatt, Jackson Wyatt, Jesse McGary, Jared Shue, and Layne Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sandra’s memory to Habitat for Humanity, 43 South Daves Street, Madisonville, KY 42431, Hopkins County Humane Society, 2210 Laffoon Trail, Madisonville, KY 42431, or to the Local Shop with a Cop, c/o Pat Collins Lodge #19, PO Box 365, Madisonville KY 42431.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com
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