Norma Gates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norma Gates of Bay City, Texas, who passed away on June 11, 2022, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Gates to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father Walter Bickford; her husband Eathel E. Gates; and her sons, Donald Lee Gates and Robert Gates. She is survived by: her sons, Kenneth Wayne Gates and David Michael Gates (Katherine); her sisters, Sarah Jean McDonnel and Nedra Jones; her daughter-in-law Rose Gates; her grandchildren, Damon Gates (Rachel), Tiffany Wheeler (Kim), Christopher Gates, Shane Ardoin (Leighia), Brandy Ardoin and Jason Davenport; her great grandchildren, Remy Gates, Aiden Ardoin, Skylar Ardoin and Rebel Ardoin; and her nephew Ricky Jones (Laura).