Lou Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 16, 2022, at the age of 86, Lou Gates of Marietta, Oklahoma, born in Burneyville, Oklahoma passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her daughter Sherri Coble. She is survived by: her husband Jasper "Skip" Gates; her sons, Ken Testerman of Greenville, OK and Jay Testerman of Marietta; her stepchildren, Brett Gates (Melissa) of Carrolton, GA and Nicole Tubbs (David) of Benton, LA; her grandchildren, Brian Coble (Mallory) of Springfield, Alex Testerman (Rachel) of Greenville, Stacy Briggs (Will) of Marietta, Elise Testerman (Walter Alexander) of Lafayette, LA and Brittany Kowatz (Frank) of Lake Charles, LA; and her great grandchildren, Chloe Coble, Ember Coble, Ashbye Barger, Jameson Testerman, Annie Lou Testerman, Emily Briggs, Ryder Briggs, Ava Alexander, Arya Alexander, Rosie Kowatz and Harrison Kowatz.