Joyce S. Kates Obituary
The memory of Joyce S. Kates (Dayton, Ohio), who passed away on November 20, 2024 at the age of 48, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Lyndell McDonald and Peggie McDonald; and her siblings, Ronald McDonald and Shewonna Barnes. She is survived by: her husband Michael Kates; her children, Joy Lynn, Daniel, Matthew Kates, Nicole, Michael Jr. and Gabriel Kates; her grandchildren, Zachary, Za Miya, Zi'Asia, Anthony and Ryan Kates; her siblings, Bryant McDonald, Craig Barnes (Sheila), Ruben, Steve, Lyndell McDonald Jr., Tonie Coleman (Tony), Stacey Jones, Airycka Estremera, Jane Banks, Tina Buckley, Tish Davis, Tavari Priest, Kiara Williams and Angelina Jackson; and her cousins, Mother Mary Floyd, Lady Bonnie, Bethany and Kyle Hawkins. She is also survived by relatives and friends.
