Margaret Ann Gates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margaret Ann Gates of Fairhope, Alabama, born in Holton, Kansas, who passed away on December 22, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Ann Gates to pay them a last tribute.
As Margaret departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Margaret. Though Margaret may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert J. Gates. She is survived by: her daughters, Cheryl Gates, Stephanie Gates Smyth, Katherine Gates-Botts and Karin Gates; her sister Donna Sedlack; and her half-siblings, Karla Pingry and Rodney Kirby. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; and nine nieces and nephews.
