Geraldine Cates

Biddick

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Geraldine Cates Biddick

Oct 04 1949 - Jan 07 2019

Geraldine “Gerry” Cates Biddick of McKinney, Texas passed away January 7, 2019 at the age of 69.  She was born October 4, 1949 to John William Cates and Viola Elizabeth (Bogdanowicz) Cates in New York, New York. She married Hugh Biddick on October 8, 1972 in New York. Gerry was inducted into the National Honor Society and graduated Phi Theta Kappa. Gerry was a pioneer in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and was one of the first technical specialists. Gerry was documented in the prestigious "Who's Who" Scientific Publication. She enjoyed shopping, entertaining and cooking for her loved ones and beyond. Gerry loved her family and the finer things in life. She had a strong faith in God. Gerry was so loving to all, a devoted wife and "The Best Darn Mother in the Whole Wide World".

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Hugh Patrick Biddick of McKinney, Texas; children, Brian Keith Biddick and wife, Monique of Lafayette, Louisiana, Danielle Biddick Thomas of McKinney, Texas and Jonah Trevor Biddick and wife, Ayano of North Carolina; sisters, Karen Cates Combs and husband, Lee of Florida, Bernadette Cates Engerran and husband, John of Washington State and Therese Cates Brine of Florida; grandchildren, Emile Biddick, Nicole Biddick and Dylan Biddick all of Lafayette, Louisiana, Siena Biddick of North Carolina, Jake Biddick-Thomas and McKenzie Biddick-Thomas of McKinney, Texas; great-grandchildren, Carter Jane Biddick-Istre and Leighton Marie Biddick-Istre also of Lafayette, Louisiana.

Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, John and Viola Cates.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday January 14, 2019 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in McKinney, Texas. A private inurnment will be held at Dallas Fort-Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. A reception will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stacy Crossing Community Center, 7111 Mitchell Drive, McKinney, Texas 75070.

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