Mary Elizabeth Bickel Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 25, 2024, at the age of 92, Mary Elizabeth Bickel of Richmond Heights, Missouri, born in Little Rock, Arkansas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Elizabeth Bickel to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Mary Elizabeth leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her father Frank Bickel; her brother John R. Bickel; her mother Martha Block Bickel; and her aunt Inga Maria Hoenny. She is survived by: her husband James Terry Gates; her sister-in-law Susan Curtin Bickel; her niece Kathleen Blanchard; her nephew John R. Bickel, Jr.; and her stepchildren, Wendy Gates Troxel and James Lee Gates. She is also survived by children and grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at THE LUPTON CHAPEL, 7233 Delmar Blvd., University City 63130 on Saturday, November 9 at 1:00p.m. Gifts may be made in her memory to the Sisters of Loretto, Nerinx Hall, Webster University, or a favorite charity.
