Darlene Joan Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 23, 2024, at the age of 91, Darlene Joan Gates of Kewanna, Indiana, born in New Waverly, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Wilson and Sylvia Wilson (Spurgeon); her husband Gilbert "Jim" Gates; and her siblings, Gail Kraning, Claudia Wilson, Nellie Baker, Marjorie Wilson, Geraldine Lees, Marie Wilson, Barbara Thorpe, Phyllis Malott and Tommy Wilson.

She is survived by: her children, Cindy Early (Michael) of Rochester, Glenna Youngblood (Ron) of Peru, James Eric Gates (Marilee) of Kewanna and Danny J. Pottenger (Elaine) of Logansport; her grandchildren, Aaron Youngblood, Justin Malott, Adriene Early, Payton Gates (Kinsey Anderson), Carson Gates and Garret Gates; her stepgrandchildren, Brian Early and Abigail Wagler; her great grandchildren, Damon Malott (Lexa Sprague), Ethan Malott, Addison Malott, Grayson Malott, Stella Early, Max Youngblood and Madison Youngblood; and her sister Hermalene Jenkins of Greentown.

Memorial contributions may be left in Darlene's honor to Fulton County Humane Society.