Betty Lou Gates Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Lou Gates of Star City, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 6, 2025 at the age of 80. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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 parents, Roy Weast and Edna Satterfield Weast; her husband Joel Gates, Sr.; her son Joel Gates, Jr.; and her brothers, Dooley, Charles, Huley, Irvin, Gene and Kenneth Weast.
She is survived by: her children, Timothy Gates (Katrena) of Beebe, Annette Reed of Ward and Tammy Stark of Austin; her brothers, Roger Weast of Star City and Jerry Weast (Kathy) of Star City; her grandchildren, Joel Gates III (Brittany), April Poole (Chris), Courtney Dodgen, Cheyenna Gates, Ozzy Gates, K'Leigh Clark (Dustin), Savannah Gates, Payson Gates, Hutson Gates, Chad Tipton (Julia), Tracy Reed, Russell Stark (Kristin), Jeremy Stark (Onyx) and Sarah Stark; and her great grandchildren, Landon, Cammy, Harley, Roman, James, Joesie, Macie, Trynity, Emma, Sterling, Channing, Ryling, Karsey Jo, Jakelyn and August.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Griffin Funeral Service (811 N Lincoln Ave, Star City, AR 71667). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Griffin Funeral Chapel (811 N Lincoln Ave, Star City, AR 71667).
