Betty Jean "Mammy" Brown

Betty Jean "Mammy" Cates Brown- On March 14, 2014, our beloved Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great - great grandmother, Betty, (Mammy) went to be with her Lord and the members of her family waiting for her. She passed away at home with her family. She was 86. Betty was born January 24, 1928, in Pocatello to Fred and Maggie Cutler Cates, the youngest daughter of their 6children. Betty attended Tyhee Elementary, and Irving Jr. High schools. She lived on the Fort Hall Reservation and in Pocatello all her life. She was married to Merton LeRoy Brown. They divorced and she never remarried. Betty enjoyed taking care of her home and doing yard work. There was never a weed brave enough to show itself in her yard. When ill health prevented her from living at home any longer, she lived with her daughter and son in law. She enjoyed being with her family, and loved the visits from them. She was very proud to be the head of 5 generations. She was a member of the Shoshone Bannock Tribes in Fort Hall, Idaho. Betty is survived by her children, son Fredrick Brown and daughter Mary (Dennis) Wheelock, granddaughters Debbie Wheelock, Rebecca (Scott) Robinson and Kristina (Shawn) Williams, great grandchildren, Michael Pease, Timothy Pease, Calli Pease, Camry Burke, Katie Burke, Kaloni Williams and Tyler Williams and great- great grandsons, Lukas Schwab and Caleb Knight, and a special sister in law Nona Cates. Betty is also survived by cousins and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers LaVern Cates, Johnnie Cates , Andy Cates, Howard Cates, sister Mary Blumenthal and Grandson Jason Wheelock. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many people who were a part of helping mom stay at home for her final journey, the staff at the Fort Hall Nat So Gahnee Indian Health Clinic, Life Incorporated and Encompass Hospice, mom's nurse Kara, Rod and Michael. Also thank you to Dr. Michael Callaghan and the wonderful staff of the Cancer Center. You were instrumental in giving us four more precious years to be with mom. Thank you to her granddaughters Becky and Kristina, and to Debbie and great grandson Michael for the numerous hours of care you gave. Funeral services for Betty will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 11AM at Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, 208-233-1500. Family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Wed. morning from 10-11AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mountain View cemetery. Condolences can be made to the family online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com