Margie Ruth Cates Cheak

Margie Cates Cheak, 87 of Russellville, Arkansas, entered heaven's gates, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, singing and praying with her. She was born January 9, 1939 in Kaufman, Texas to Oral Dee Cates and Lucille Davis Cates She was preceded in death by parents; son, Robert Wayne Cheak; sister, Barbara Jean Roberds; two brothers, Johnny P. Cates and Tommy Dee Cates.

Margie enjoyed playing cards, dominos, and board games. She was a fabulous baker and cake decorator. She was a huge Dallas Cowboys and Texas Tech fan. She loved music, especially Waylon Jennings, who she once wrote jingles for at KLLL Radio station in Lubbock , Texas. She loved the holidays, spending time with her family, who meant the world to her. Above all, her faith in God was reflected in her everyday life, as she had a huge, kind heart. She was a loving mom, ma and ma-maw to us all.

She is survived by her children, Stewart Cheak and Laura, of Bryant, Tomisa Robinson and JT of Russellville, Tommy Cheak of Dover; grandchildren, Lily Cheak-Turner and Jessica, Grace Cheak, Jonathan Bowden and Jennifer, Seth W. Cheak and Kennedy, Haven C. Cheak and Drew, Halle J. Cheak, Nathanael Cheak; great grands, Bowie Bowden, Ruthie J. Churches; sister, Tressie Carter; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patsy and Jerry Copeland; nieces and nephews, Jean Ann Duvall, Penny Turner, Jimmy Metsgar, Shelly Jones, Terri York, Nicole Cates, Debbie Banks, Edwina Sullivan, Lisa Goetz, Wade Copeland, Chad Copeland, Tondra McAlister, as well as several other family and friends.

Her visitation will be 1-2pm, Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Russellville Family Funeral with her funeral service beginning at 2pm. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, under the care of Russellville Family Funeral.

Pallbearers will be Stewart Cheak, Tommy Cheak, J.T. Robinson, Seth Cheak, Jonathan Bowden, Drew Churches, Nathanael Cheak.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Stephen Clayton, Billy Reams, Johnny Brooks, Levi Ketcherside, Jeff Pike, Russell Bright, Shannon Dotson, Ronny Grigsby, Wade Kight, Tanya Lee and Jack Robinson.

Please visit our website, www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com, to share a memory with our family.