Kathryn Gates Chase, 53, of 630 Creekridge Drive in Eden, NC, passed away early Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, December 15, at Osborne Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial will follow at 3 PM in Wake Memorial Park, 7002 Green Hope School Road in Cary. Kathy was born January 20, 1958 in Raleigh, NC, daughter of James Gates and the late Cora Nipper Gates. She was a 1976 graduate of Cary High School and a 1980 graduate of Mars Hill College. Kathy was employed by Rockingham County Department of Social Services. Surviving are her husband, Ben Edwin Chase of the home; daughters, Leah and Maria Chase of the home; father, James R. Gates of Cary; brother, Ricky Gates and wife, Christy of Fuquay-Varina; nephews, Richard and Patrick Gates; and niece, Lawren Gates. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 9PM at Fair Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I will never forget her sweet face and The BIG smile she always had on her face. I stood beside her while singing in the choir at OBC. She was an inspiration to many and will greatly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Ben,and the girls that you can find peace and love knowing that she is in our father's loving arms singing his praises.
Brittany Warren Pratt
I will always remember Kathy and her sweet spirit. She was blessed to have a wonderful caring family. I enjoyed our little visits and am blessed to been able to be part of life. All of you are in my prayers and I LOVE YOU
Melinda Smith
Ben, Leah, and Maria..Know that all of you are in our prayers... Kathy is now in heaven brushing and combing Buddy!!! Let us know if you need anything, Kathy was a very special woman.. I am a better person for knowing her.
Cathy Murray
My prayers and condolences are flowing for you all. We grieve; but, not as those who have no hope! Chaplain Marcia McQueen
Marcia McQueen
Ben, Maria, & Leah I'm so thankful for the moments I got to see Kathy at the Brian Center when visiting. Words cannot express how she encouraged me with her smile and now she's beaming with joy. You all have a special place in my heart.
Kevin London
My heart and prayers go out to the family of Kathy Chase. Words cannot express the sorrow at this time of the loss of a love one. Kathy has gone on and is in Heaven with our Savior, Jesus Christ. May God bless Ben and his two daughters during this difficult time. I remember the time when I had lunch with Ben and Kathy at the Fishermen's Gallery a couple of years ago, and Kathy was a sweet and cheerful person. She will be missed by all.
Joey Knight
I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Brame
Ben, Leah and Maria, I am so sorry. My heart just aches for all of you. I remember Kathy so well.....her huge smile that could just light up a room. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Carolyn Stanley Barnes
Carolyn Stanley Barnes
Ben, Leah & Maria, I'm very sorry for your loss. I have been praying for your family for many months, and I will keep you in my prayers.
Rhonda Sherman
Ben,Leah, Maria and James Gates. My heart goes out to you and all the family. Kathy was an loving mother. And good caring person to all. She will be missed dearly. My God wrap his arms around you all for comfort. love you all. Wanda Sue Denny
Wanda Sue Denny
Im so sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers love chasity
Chasity
Mr. Chase, Leah and Maria, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May Jesus the Good Shepherd, comfort you all in your sorrow and guide your loved one into eternal glory. Rosa Buckley (Brian Center)
Rosa Buckley
Ben, Leah and Maria, we are praying for your family. Kathy was a wonderful person and we will miss seeing her at the nursing home when we visited her. I know she is now at peace and not in pain any longer. Kathy was a great inspiration to me when my mom passed 7 years ago. I will miss her. I can see her and my mom rejoicing in heaven.
Candice and Steve Voss
Ben, Leah and Maria: I absolutely loved Kathy's sense of humor - - she was so much fun to be around. Kathy could always make you smile. I know she loved her Savior and she adored her family. She always talked about how proud she was of her husband and her girls and how much she loved you. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now; I'm sure there are lots of different emotions. I know the past 10 months have been very difficult for you to watch Kathy struggle and fight to get better. Now she isn't struggling over anything - she is finally home. I can hear that pretty soprano voice of hers singing praises to Jesus. We love you all. The Davis' Tommy, Tammy, Makenzie & Aaron Ridgeway, VA
Tammy Davis
Ben and girls. I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful, Christian lady. She always had a smile to share and a friendship to give to anyone that needed her. I know it will be so hard,especially during the Christmas Holiday. Just remember, she is in heaven and no longer in pain. She was loved by so many people. God be with you and you are in my prayers.
Toni Carroll
Ben, Ed and I are so sorry to hear about Kathy. May God comfort and support you through your time of grief and sorrow - from the poems of Helen Steiner Ross As long AS You Live and Remember - Your loved on lives in your Heart May tender memories soften your grief May fond recollection bring you relief And may you find comfort and peace in the thought Of the joy of knowing your loved one brought - For time and space can never divide Or keep your loved one from your side When memory paints in colors true The happy hours that belonged to you
Ed and Lynne Rich
Ben and family, We're so sorry to hear of your loss; You are in our prayers Mike and Susan Cobb
Mike and Susan Cobb
Ben and family, You are in our prayers. Our lives were blessed to have known Kathy. She was an angel on earth. We will keep you in our thoughts are prayers.
Steve & Kathy Hale
Dear Ben and girls, I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Kathy at Mental Health years ago and always liked working with her. She was a truly great lady, so I know she was a great wife and fabulous mom. I know your pain is overwhelming at this time, but, hopefully knowing so many people are praying and sending condolences will be comforting for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Susan and Louis Childrey (Lily Chatham's sister)
Susan Childrey
Ben, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless!!! Hazel
Hazel McPhatter
We are so sorry for the loss of Kathy. Our hearts go out to all of you. She was a very kind and sweet lady. I enjoyed sitting with her at school musicals. Take care, Leah and others, you will be in our thoughts. Brittney Stokes and mom, Pat Fargis
Pat Fargis
Ben: My heart goes out to you and the girls and the whole Gates family. I hope time brings you all peace.
mark
Ben,Leah and Maria, I am so sorry to learn of Kathy's passing. I know you will miss her dearly, but you have a blessed hope in that you will see her again. Praise God that this is not all there is. You will all be in my prayers in the days and weeks ahead. Love in Christ, Jean Slaughter
Jean Slaughter
Ben, Leah and Maria, Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers, especially this week. Ben, your updates via email to us regarding Kathy's progress were so uplifting. You could tell in your words how much love you had for each other and your girls. Leah and Maria, your Mom's courageous fight was nothing short of a miracle. May her spirit be with you always, and may God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in the days ahead. Vicki Pettit NC Cooperative Extension Service
Vicki Pettit
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gary Cox
Blessings to your family at this time. While we don't understand why things happen as they do, to the people they do. . .we can rest in the fact that God's ways are higher than ours, and that we can trust Him to work everything for our good. I pray comfort for your family today and in the days to come. I did not know her, but what a beautiful lady. . .and something tells me, inside as well as out.
Denise Bunch
Ben I am so sorry for your loss and your family will be in my prayers.
Micah Orfield
To all the Chapman Family, please know you're in our thoughts & prayers during this tough time. Thank you for sharing Kathy's progress as you did as it allowed us to pray along the way and feel a part of the journey. We will be thinking of you in the days ahead! Richmond Staff
Richmond County Extension Office
Ben, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Lesher
Ben & family, I have followed you & Kathy's courageous battle thru your writings, what a blessing! Her battle is over; I know God will give you & your family the peace that passes all understanding and grace that you need at this time and in the hours to come. You all are in my prayers.
Brenda Wilson, NCCES, Yancey County Center
Ben & Girls I am very sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. I will remember you all in prayer over the next several days/weeks. I will see you at visitation tonight. Paul Walker
Paul Walker
Ben, Sorry for you loss. I know you will miss her. She fought a long hard battle. My condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Al
Al Cochran
Ben, I know this is the hardest thing you have ever had to do, be strong and know that the Lord walks with you and your girls. What a very special woman your Kathy was. My prayers are with you and the girls. Love, Peggy
Peggy Shearin
Ben, Memories are golden of you, your daughters and beautiful bride Kathy.We will be keeping the Chase & Gates families in our thoughts and prayers.
Jacob & Deborah Crandall
Ben,Leah and Maria ours hearts are so heavy for you. I've been asking Jesus to carry you through these hard,hard days.With love and prayers, Dennis and Toni Easter
Toni Easter
Ben, I'm so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your girls during this difficult time! May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories! -Tiff Conrad-Acuña
Tiffanee Conrad-Acuña
Ben and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy fought a long and courageous battle. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies.
Deborah J. Taylor
Ben, Leah, and Maria; May you treasure the many memories of Kathy- wife, friend, and Mom. The past 10 months was a challenge for all and you know that she loved you. Take time to write and reflect on some favorite family memories. May God be with you and comfort you. Steve
Steve Washburn
Ben and girls, please know we are praying for you all at this time. One day we will all be together again! "Looking for that blessed hope and the glorous appearing of our Savior, Jesus Christ" Love to all!!
Chuck & Cindy Silvey
Kathy was a shinning light! Ben and his family has shown us what Strength, Faith and Love really are! May you find some peace and love in knowing that she is free from suffering. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Shannon Hoffman
My heart aches for you Ben. I read your comment and one day we will be with our loved ones in Paradise. Love you my friend, Linda
Linda Creech
Leah & Maria I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very sweet lady and I always enjoyed talking to her when yall were in the after-school care program at Trinity and she came in to pick yall up. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Kevin Dunovant
Keeping your family in thought and prayer during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in God's love.
Janet Mabry, NCCES, Stanly
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy and will keep you all in my thoughts....she was a very special person and we will not see her like again...
Ginger
Ben, Leah, and Maria: God has His arms around you - it's a promise - Matthew 5:4. I am praying for each of you this day.
Tom Harris
Ben, Leah and Maria, I praise God that you were able to have the past 10 months to shower Kathy in your love. Although it was hard to watch her struggle it was good that everyone was able to say their goodbyes. When I heard of her passing I had peace knowing she was healed and in the arms of Jesus her Savior! I can't begin to tell you how much I hate that she is gone and that everyone will miss out on her beautiful smile and spirit. It is reassuring to know we will spend eternity with her in Heaven. Ben, thank you for the updates on Facebook. It was great to see the love that your family had for each other and the peace that the Lord supplied you with. Kathy will be greatly missed.
Maddie Woods
Ben and Family, During this time please know you are being prayed for and loved by many. Cyndi Lauderdale
Cyndi Lauderdale
Ben and girls, Please know you are in my prayers as you face this time of extreme sadness. Kathy was a fighter and faced life with courage. Know too that you all are loved... God's peace to you all, Gordon+
Gordon Brewer
Ben praying for you and your girls. Remember all the good times you had together. Larry and I miss our friends in Eden. We talk about our Sunday school class and how much fun we had loveing Jesus. Know that Kathy is walking with Him now and how you will be with her again someday. Kathy and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Mary and Larry McClure
My deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Peace to your family. Sandra K. Strader
Sandra K. Strader
Ben and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss! Your are in my thoughts and prayers. Richard
Richard Melton
Ben and family, I am so very sorry to learn of your loss, my prayers and sympathy go out to all of you. I pray that God will give you blessings of comfort and peace. David Sharp
David Sharp
Ben, I sit here stunned at the news of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your daughters. May you find peace and comfort during this time of sorrow and know that one day you will see your beloved wife again.
Paul Gonzalez
Ben, I'm truly sorry to hear about the death of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I offer you my deepest condolences for your loss. Keith Walters
Keith Walters
Ben and girls, We wish there were some magical words we could say that would truely help ease your pain during this most difficult time. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you too Ben for all of the updates you provided that captured Kathy and your family's trials, tribulations,joys & blessings over the last 10 months. We truely are blessed to have witnessed the tremenous love, respect and admoration you have for your bride and how attentive you and the girls were to all of Kathy's needs. It is pretty clear that she understood the depth of your love for her. As the days come and go please know our prayers for healing continue for your family. Peace and strenght be with you always.
Bill & Saundra Adams
Ben, We were so sorry to hear about Kathryn. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts. Dare Extension.
Susan Ruiz-Evans
Ben, I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy knows how much she was loved by everyone. Thank you for your daily posts,they were very inspirational and reminded me each day just how precious life is. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Rzasa Konyesni
Ben I just wanted to let you know that we have you and your family in our prayers in your time of grieving. Sincerely, Mark
mark alley and family
I have sweet memories of Kathy from our "growing up years" in Cary. I loved her laugh and her always present smile. She was such a fun person. Ben, I've read your many fb entries and have been so touched by your love and devotion to her. My heart goes out to you and and all of your family. Kathy will be greatly missed. God bless you.
Amy Arbes Vogler
Ben, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this time of remembrance and celebration of the life of Kathy. She was so blessed to have you and the girls in her life. You all loved her so much and the void will be endless but time will heal the hurting pain you are experiencing now. God always has the better plan for us and Kathy is now rejoicing in God's ultimate plan for our lives--to be in Heaven with Him. Kathy may be gone from this earth but I know she will live in your heart forever. May God bless you and keep you safe in His sheltered arms. Love & Prayers, Vicky
Vicky Merritt
Ben, My heart goes out to you and your family. Kathy fought hard and so did you. I'm sure she knew how much she was loved. May God be with you, your girls and the Gates family.
Dede DeBruhl
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Mark Williams
Maria, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We are here if you need us for anything. Tommy, Brenda, Jake, Luke, and Emily
The Haynes Family
Ben so sorry to hear of you and your families loss. Kathy and you fought a long tiresome battle. As you and your daughters already know Kathy is in a better place. This time is not easy but friends, family, good memories, and prayer will get you through. If the Guiford cattlemen or myself can help in anyway please let us know. Your Friend Curtis
Curtis York
Jim, My heart goes out to you during this time. I hate you are having to do this all over again. God gives us the strength we need during trying times like these. I think of you often. Know that I'm praying for you. Love & Miss you. Janice Arnold
Janice Arnold
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Robin Aycock Radford
Ben, you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. We were privledged to have known Kathy. She always had a smile on her face. We love you.
Ron and Brenda Haire
The Chase Family Tom and I send our love and prayers and wish we could be with you, but with our sickness it is not possible. God bless each of you. Javain and Tom Griffis
Javain and Tom Griffis
Ben, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We did not know Kathy but have thought of you all frequently as this has been a long hard road for you. Sincerely, Ray & Carolyn Camp
Carolyn & Ray Camp
I'm so sorry Ben to hear of your loss. The staff of Carolina Farm Credit here in Reidsville is thinking of you and your family at this time. You remain in our prayers.
Jim Webb
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you have provide comfort in this difficult time. Kim
Kim Woods
I am so sorry for your loss, Kathy was a very special person, I know that she loved her family deeply, please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I have miss her being here at work so much. In prayer, Debra Wilson, Rockingham Co. DSS
debra wilson
Oh Ben, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Anne Edwards
Anne D. Edwards
Ben, Steve and I want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Eva Fox
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was such a wonderful person. She and I went to school together and graduated together. She was always so kind and friendly. I know you will miss her deeply. She was taken from this earth too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Cathy Carroll Haddock
Cathy Carroll Haddock
Ben, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Peace be with you, Robin Hampton
Robin Hampton
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
JO WILSON
Dear Ben and Family, We are saddened to hear of your loss, We pray that you will be conforted by knowing that you will have some wonderful memories and that you have friends who are thinking of you in this time. Trust in God and keep you faith. We know you will miss her terribly in the days and weeks to come. God Bless all of you. Sincerely, Johnny and Linda Hensley Burnsville NC.
Johnny and Linda Hensley
We are so very, very sorry to learn of Kathryn's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. T and Lindley Butler
T and Lindley Butler
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ann Simmons, Iredell Co. CES
The New Hanover County Cooperative Extension office sends our heartfelt sympathy to you during this very difficult time. Please know that you are not alone, many prayers and thoughts are sent to you each minute of every day. Al Hight and staff
Danyce Dicks
To the Chase and Gates Families, I never had the opportunity to meet Kathy but have kept track of her illness for the past 10 months. Things have really been up and down with her health, please remember she is in a place where she will not hurt anymore. In deepest sympathy, Denise Jernigan Bond
Denise Jernigan Bond
Ben, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family were frequent in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine how difficult this must be. I was planning on coming to the visitation but had cows out and my husband was still at another farm combining. Again I am so sorry. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to contact me,
Amy Thomas
God's loving hands are wrapped around all of the Gates and Chase families. We will all miss Kathy but will continue to know her through her beautiful daughters. I know you are finding some comfort in knowing she is whole and healthy by God's side.
K.T.
Ben, We read of Kathy's passing in the Cary News this morning. We are so sorry and wish we had known earlier. Hope you and your girls will find some happiness and peace in all of the wonderful memories you share with Kathy. We would love to see you so give us a call if you are in Cary any time soon. Love to you and your family. You are on our prayer lists. Love to you! Julie and Mike Schilawski
Julie and Mike Schilawski
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